Virginia Morel

Morchella virginiana

Family: Morchellaceae

Also called: Virginia Morel, Tulip Morel, Cove Morel

Virginia Morel (Morchella virginiana)
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Overview

Appalachian specialist of mixed hardwood coves — beech and tulip poplar dominant. April–May, cooler than valley americana.

Edibility
Edible
Rarity
rare
Trophic mode
saprotrophic
Typical peak
Early May

Season

Mid Apr – mid May — typical fruiting months: Mar, Apr.

Host trees & substrate

  • Beech-tulip poplar coves
  • Mixed hardwood north slopes

Where it grows

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