false morel

Definitions of false morel

1. noun

   a fungus of the family Helvellaceae
   types:

   helvella

   any fungus of the genus Helvella having the ascocarps stalked or pleated or often in folds

   discina

   any fungus of the genus Discina

   Helvella crispa, miter mushroom

   a helvella with a saddle-shaped fertile part and creamy color; the stalk is fluted and pitted

   Helvella acetabulum

   a helvella with a cup-shaped fertile body having a brown interior; the stalk is creamy white and heavily ribbed

   Helvella sulcata

   a helvella with an irregularly convoluted cap that is dark brown when young and becomes dull grey with age; the lower surface of the cap is smooth and pale grey; the stalk is thick and deeply fluted

   Discina macrospora

   a discina with a flat or saucer-shaped fertile body that is brown on the upper surface; has a short stalk; not recommended for eating

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   fungus

   an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia