Snyder's Morel
Morchella snyderi
Family: Morchellaceae
Also called: Snyder's Morel, Western Natural Morel, PNW Natural Black Morel
Overview
Pacific Northwest natural morel — conifer (Douglas-fir, true fir) associate. Found in unburned montane forests April–June.
Edibility
Edible
Rarity
uncommon
Trophic mode
saprotrophic
Typical peak
May
Season
Apr – Jun — typical fruiting months: Mar, Apr, May.
Host trees & substrate
- Mixed conifer (Douglas-fir, white fir)
Where it grows
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