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White morel

Morchella americana

A species of True morels, Also known as Blonde morel

The odd-looking cap of the white morel (Morchella americana) is surprisingly nutritious, making it a highly sought-after mushroom for foragers. When sold on the market, they are a seasonal treat that carries a very high price tag! Unlike other mushrooms, the white morel will thrive in little to no shade. They can range from a honey-blonde color to an unattractive grey.

Cap Diameter:

1.5 - 4 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About White morel

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Attributes of White morel

Cap Diameter

1.5 - 4 cm

Height

6 - 18 cm

Cap

1.5 - 4 cm across, egg-shaped; white, yellowish, brownish

Stem

Stem 2-24 cm x 1.6-14 cm; nearly equal, or enlarged toward the base; whitish

Flesh

0.1-0.3 thick in the hollow cap; whitish

Spore Print Color

Cream to yellow

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Yellow

Gray

White

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil

Species Status

Common from the Great Plains eastward

Endangered Species

How to Identify White morel

Fruiting Body Cap Stem

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Habitat of White morel

The white morel commonly appears in river bottoms, in urban landscapes such as old apple orchards, or under trees, particularly ashes. It can grow on ground, but sometimes on decaying wood as well.

Scientific Classification of White morel

Phylum

Sac fungi