Yellow Morel
Morchella americana
Family: Morchellaceae
Also called: Yellow Morel, Common Morel, Blonde Morel, Tulip-Poplar Morel
Overview
The classic American yellow morel. Most common eastern morel — associates with tulip poplar, sycamore, elm, and old apple orchards. Peak in early–mid May across the East.
Edibility
Edible
Rarity
uncommon
Trophic mode
saprotrophic
Typical peak
Late Apr–Early May
Season
Mid Apr – mid May — typical fruiting months: Mar, Apr.
Host trees & substrate
- Tulip poplar
- Sycamore
- Dying elm
- Old apple orchards
- EAB-killed ash
Where it grows
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