• Source: Verpa

Verpa is a genus of ascomycete fungi related to the morels. Resembling the latter genus in edibility and form, the common name early morels is popular. There are five species in the widespread genus.




Taxonomy


Analysis of the ribosomal DNA of many of the Pezizales showed the genus Verpa to be closely related to the genus Morchella, and also Disciotis. Thus the three genera are now included in the family Morchellaceae.




Species


Species include:

Verpa bohemica - early morel.
Edible if well cooked. Found in North America, in early spring, April–May in damp places, under poplar
Verpa conica - bell or conic morel.
Edible if well cooked. Found in North America, in orchards, in eastern Canada.
Verpa digitaliformis
Verpa krombholzii
Verpa speciosa




= Etymology

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Verpa comes from the Latin word for erection




References






External links


Media related to Verpa at Wikimedia Commons
California Fungi: Verpa conica
Roger's Mushrooms: Verpa bohemica

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Keracunan jamur
• Verpa
• Verpa bohemica
• Verpa conica
• False morel
• Morchella
• Morchellaceae
• Brechites
• Latin obscenity
• Mushroom poisoning
• Edible mushroom