Mountain Blonde Morel

Morchella tridentina (M. frustrata)

Family: Morchellaceae

Also called: Mountain Blonde Morel, Rocky Mountain Blonde, Frustrata Morel

Mountain Blonde Morel (Morchella tridentina (M. frustrata))
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Overview

Rocky Mountain specialist — aspen groves and conifer burns. Season climbs with elevation, May–July.

Edibility
Edible
Rarity
uncommon
Trophic mode
saprotrophic
Typical peak
June

Season

May – Jul (by elevation) — typical fruiting months: Apr, May, Jun.

Host trees & substrate

  • Aspen groves
  • Mixed aspen-conifer

Where it grows

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