Post by: Trapper John on April 11, 2023, 10:41:02 AM
Hi folks,
I found these "False Morels" today.
I check several guide books to make sure that is what they are plus my "google Lens app"
Yep, Sure are False Morels
Toxicity it says: ..... "poison so use caution" :nono:
JC
Post by: callturner on April 11, 2023, 11:09:29 AM
Post by: teanawayslayer on April 11, 2023, 11:12:05 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on April 11, 2023, 11:16:02 AM
There’s no way I would pick those thinking they were a Morrell. Atleast over here on the east side they look nothing like that.:yeah: even the false morals I’ve seen in photos don’t look like those !
Post by: Pathfinder101 on April 11, 2023, 01:17:16 PM
Post by: Jake Dogfish on April 11, 2023, 01:56:20 PM
Don’t eat those.
Post by: CastleRocker on April 11, 2023, 03:18:20 PM
Post by: cjjcb on April 11, 2023, 05:02:29 PM
Not good…
Post by: cjjcb on April 11, 2023, 05:05:00 PM
I've eaten a lot of false morels, and those in the pictures are nothing like we picked and ate. The ones we ate for years looked exactly like a regular morel, only smaller, and the stem wasn't as thick. They grew down low by the river, usually in sandy soil. They come up under the Cottonwoods after a couple nice sunny days, always when the Springers were in the river.
verpa bohemica?
Post by: wapitislayer on April 11, 2023, 06:04:55 PM
Post by: Ironhead on April 11, 2023, 06:29:37 PM
Post by: cjjcb on April 11, 2023, 06:35:41 PM
The OP picture looks Gyromitra…
https://www.google.com/search?q=gyromitra+esculenta&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari
Castlerockers description sounds like Verpas, but obviously don’t know without photos.
Post by: RobinHoodlum on April 11, 2023, 08:27:31 PM
Verpa bohemica, on the other hand, are among the thimble morels. These are the ones associated with cottonwoods in W. WA. Their true common name is 'early morel'. They are edible, but proceed with caution. They can cause stomach cramps/distress and loss of muscular coordination. Different responses for different people. Cook thoroughly and eat small portions. Especially if you're never had them. Pickin is good for them right now BTW!
Post by: cjjcb on April 11, 2023, 09:08:25 PM
I would add that typically Helvella hits it’s peak around November, thats why Im more inclined to think its gyro, usually peaks spring/summer, based on the photo and time of year…
Post by: Trapper John on April 12, 2023, 08:49:10 PM
Great info guys.
I found these mushrooms in the grass behind my camping trailer. There use to be a Blue Spruce tree there a couple of years ago.
I did what you guys said.
I went out and "cut one down" (it's hugh) about 4" high and about 3" wide
and full of bugs.
Here a couple pictures of it.
Thanks for the information
JC :hello:
Post by: Trapper John on April 12, 2023, 08:53:05 PM
Here's a couple more
Post by: hunter399 on April 13, 2023, 12:22:41 AM
There’s no way I would pick those thinking they were a Morrell. Atleast over here on the east side they look nothing like that.Thinking the same.
I'd never mistake that.
Looks like a pile........... You know. :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Trapper John on April 13, 2023, 06:43:59 AM
Sooooooooo what kind of mushroom are they? Are they a morel of some kind?
Things are loaded with ugly bugs too :puke:
JC
Post by: cjjcb on April 13, 2023, 06:59:05 AM
Sooooooooo what kind of mushroom are they? Are they a morel of some kind?
Things are loaded with ugly bugs too :puke:
JC
Check out the link in my earlier post. Just based on your photos I would say Gyromitra esculenta but I can't be 100% only looking at photos.
I personally would not eat them. :bdid:
Post by: pianoman9701 on April 13, 2023, 08:32:15 AM
Looks like Gyromitra esculenta…Correct. I know people who eat them. You can eat them many times with no ill effect. And then, wham! cold sweats, kidney and liver problems, tachycardia. Fun stuff.
Not good…
Post by: pianoman9701 on April 13, 2023, 08:35:44 AM
Post by: Bigshooter on April 29, 2023, 10:13:35 PM
Post by: Born2late on April 30, 2023, 06:57:19 AM
Has anyone been finding any verpas or morels? I'm starting to get excited about getting out and looking for some.We are done with the Verpas in the low elevation in Marysville. Been done for a week or so where we were picking.