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Gyromitra esculenta |
Gyromitra esculenta, commonly called the Turban
Fungus, is deadly poisonous. Unfortunately it is sometimes mistakenly
collected by people looking for morels (Morchella esculenta).
Identification guide |
Description |
The red-brown cap is irregularly lobed, rather
like a brain, and is usually broader than it is tall. Rounded margins to
the contortions result in irregular hollow chambers inside the cap.
The stipe is short, creamy-white and fragile. Inside the stipe are several irregular tube-like hollow. |
Dimensions |
Cap 5 to 15 cm across; 4 to 8cm tall; stipe 2 to 3 cm across and 2 to 5 cm tall. |
Spore print |
Cream. |
Odour/taste |
Not distinctive. |
Habitat |
In coniferous woodland; rare in the lowlands but more common in mountainous regions. |
Season |
Spring and early summer. |
Occurrence |
Infrequent. |
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