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Blushing morel

Morchella rufobrunnea

A species of True morels, Also known as Woodchip morel

Blushing morel (Morchella rufobrunnea) is most commonly found clustered near piles of woodchips or decaying bark. Because such woodchips are commonly used in landscaping work, this species has also been nicknamed the "Landscaping Morel" for its tendency to sprout in such conditions.

Cap Diameter:

2 - 5 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Blushing morel

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Attributes of Blushing morel

Cap Diameter

2 - 5 cm

Height

3 - 13 cm

Cap

Cap 2 - 5 cm wide; conical; dark brown to black; display orangish or reddish brown when bruised

Cap Surfaces

Visible lines or stripes

Stem

Stem 2 - 9 cm high and 1 - 2.5 cm wide; equal, sometimes swollen at the base; whitish to grayish, yellowish, brownish; display orangish or reddish brown when bruised

Stem Shapes

Club Shaped

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Flesh

Thin; firm; colored like the cap or lighter

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Pale yellowish orange

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Black

Yellow

Gray

White

Growth Form

Solitary, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal, Saprophytic

Substrate

Wood Chips or Mulch, On soil

Occurence Habitats

Disturbed Lands

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Blushing morel

The habitat of the blushing morel is restricted to disturbed locations and treeless environments. It is found in gardens, along roads and paths, places where there has recently been a fire, near compost heaps, and even in basements. It grows on wood chips and bark.

Scientific Classification of Blushing morel

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Toxicity and Edibility of Blushing morel

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Edibility of Blushing morel

Blushing morel is one of the many tasty and edible morel species. They should always be cooked thoroughly before consumption. Blushing morel has a meaty texture and can be fried, sauteed dry, or added to other dishes.

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Tips for Finding Blushing morel

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Blushing morel

Prefers wood/bark chips and disturbed ground.

What are Some Tips for Finding Blushing morel

Examine areas with recent landscaping or construction, where the soil has been disturbed.
Look for blushing morel in places rich with wood or bark chips, particularly in landscaped gardens.
Search near compost piles, fire pits, and dirt basements, where organic material is abundant.
Check the vicinity of old fruit trees, as blushing morel may grow underneath them.
Continually revisit promising sites, as blushing morel may appear in the same locations following disturbances.

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