Thimble Cap

Verpa conica

Family: Morchellaceae

Also called: Smooth Thimble-Cap, Bell Morel, Conic Verpa

Thimble Cap (Verpa conica)
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Overview

Smooth-capped Verpa attached only at the apex. Reports of GI distress and possible cumulative toxin similar to V. bohemica. Eat sparingly if at all.

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

See live fruiting predictions for Thimble Cap on the forecast home page, or browse the full field guide.

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