Fungus
Black Morel complex
Morchella
Choice edible when cooked thoroughly; tall, conical, honeycombed fruitbody; black to dark brown ridges, lighter pits
Found in burn sites, disturbed ground, and woodchip beds; occasionally in mixed woodland across the UK.
Never eat raw — contains hydrazine toxins that are destroyed only by thorough cooking; can cause gastric upset in some even when cooked
Updated 2025-08-26T13:45:17.807Z · Added 2025-08-25T07:16:25.751Z
Part of the shared Foragers Log catalogue · Fungus