Mountain blond morel is a distinguished fungus often found in mountainous regions during spring. It has a honeycombed cap, typically conical, that sits atop a sturdy stem, a characteristic feature among its kin. This fungus thrives in calcareous soils and often appears in forests, associating with various trees, playing a role in enriching the ecosystem.
Cap Diameter:
2.5 - 4 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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General Info About Mountain blond morel
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Attributes of Mountain blond morel
Cap Diameter
2.5 - 4 cm
Height
9 - 20 cm
Cap
Cap 2.5 - 4 cm across; conical; greyish to pale tan to pale ochre-tan; surface with pits and ridges
Stem
Stem 2 - 6 cm long, 1 - 4 cm thick; equal, slightly enlarged at the base; white; surface smooth or with whitish granules
Flesh
Flesh 1 - 2 mm thick; fragile; whitish
Spore Print Color
Cream white
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Gray
White
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
You can find Mountain blond morel by these plants:
Common douglas-fir
Occurence Habitats
Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Mountain blond morel
Mountain blond morel is typically found in montane mixed forests among trees such as madrone, oaks, Douglas fir, pines, and white firs.
