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Half-free morel

Morchella punctipes

A species of True morels

The half-free morel is one of the first mushrooms to appear in the spring. There are two different species of half-free morels, and they are generally distinguished by geography, with this particular species be prevalent in the hardwood forests of the Great Plains of North America.

Cap Diameter:

2 - 5 cm

General Info About Half-free morel

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Attributes of Half-free morel

Cap Diameter

2 - 5 cm

Height

2 - 20 cm

Cap

Cap 2 - 4.5 cm tall and 2 - 4.5 cm wide; conical or broadly conical, pitted and ridged, with the pits primarily arranged vertically; yellowish brown to pale brownish ridges, and whitish to pale yellowish pits, when mature developing dark brown to black ridges and yellowish brown to brownish pits

Cap Surfaces

Visible lines or stripes

Stem

Stem 1.5 - 15 cm high and 1 - 4.5 cm wide; often hidden under the cap when young, but lengthening dramatically with maturity; white to watery brownish; usually mealy with whitish granules that sometimes darken to brown, but sometimes nearly bald

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Fibrillose

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Yellowish orange to whitish

Body Color

Brown

Black

Yellow

White

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal, Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed east of the Rocky Mountains

Endangered Species

How to Identify Half-free morel

Fruiting Body Cap Stem

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Habitat of Half-free morel

Half-free morel are often found in diverse hardwood forest environments, thriving under hardwood trees in scattered or clustered groups.

Scientific Classification of Half-free morel

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Tips for Finding Half-free morel

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Half-free morel

Prefers rich, calcareous soils with good organic matter.

What are Some Tips for Finding Half-free morel

Search in mixed hardwood forests, focusing on areas beneath trees like oaks and elms.
Look for half-free morel in places where the ground is well-drained yet retains moisture.
Inspect recently disturbed soils, such as areas near decaying wood or in the aftermath of forest fires.
Be attentive to microenvironments within forests where sunlight can penetrate and warm the soil.

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