Bull-Nose False Morel
Gyromitra korfii
Family: Discinaceae
Also called: Korf's False Morel, Bull Nose False Morel
Overview
Eastern false morel similar to G. gigas; consumed traditionally with parboiling. Gyromitrin risk — skip.
Edibility
Edible
Rarity
uncommon
Trophic mode
saprotrophic
Typical peak
Apr–May
Season
Mar–Jun — typical fruiting months: Feb, Mar, Apr, May.
Host trees & substrate
- Decaying oak wood and forest litter
- Decaying beech wood and forest litter
- Decaying maple wood and forest litter
Where it grows
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