Morchella prava belongs to a group known for their distinctive appearance which resembles a honeycomb pattern on their cap, primarily due to the network of ridges and pits shaping them. These typically appear in the springtime, thriving in temperate regions. Morchella prava favors areas that have recently experienced disturbances, such as fire or timber harvest, utilizing the nutrients released from these events.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 5 cm
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General Info About Morchella prava
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Attributes of Morchella prava
Cap Diameter
2 - 5 cm
Height
6 - 10 cm
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Ring
Ringless
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal, Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
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Habitat of Morchella prava
Morchella prava typically thrives in environments near water sources such as lakes and rivers, under mixed hardwoods and conifers, and is often found in sandy soils.
