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Gray
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Gray

Gray

Morchella tomentosa

A species of True morels, Also known as Black foot morel

Gray is a unique species recognized by its distinct, sponge-like appearance characterized by a mesh of ridges and pits. It typically has a grayish hue and grows during spring, thriving in forests and grasslands. This species is adapted to environments with recent burn activity, where it often emerges prolifically the following spring.

Cap Diameter
Cap Diameter:

2 - 5 cm

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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Gray
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Attributes of Gray
Cap Diameter
2 - 5 cm
Height
4 - 13 cm
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Velvety
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Ring
Ringless
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal, Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland, Disturbed Lands
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Habitat of Gray
Gray typically prefers environments with a history of forest fires, thriving in burned coniferous forests.
Scientific Classification of Gray
Phylum
Sac fungi
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Class
Pezizomycetes
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Order
Pezizales
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Family
Morchellaceae
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Genus
True morels
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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Gray
Prefers ashy, recently burned soil.
What are Some Tips for Finding Gray
  • Seek out recently burned coniferous woods, as gray are common in such post-fire environments.
  • Inspect areas with ashy soil conditions, which provide the nutrients gray require.
  • Explore high elevation forests, which gray tends to favor.
  • Keep an eye open for solitary or small groupings of gray, as they do not typically form large clusters.
  • Revisit previously productive sites, as gray can reappear in the same locations for a few years after a fire.
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