Discina is a genus of ascomycete fungi related to the false morels of the genus Gyromitra. There are about 20 species in the genus. [2] . They bear dish- or cup-shaped fruit bodies.

2022年4月6日 · Gyromitra brunnea is a reddish brown inedible false morel. Come learn it's identification properties, look alikes, edibility & toxicity.

Discina - cup or discoid fungi with prominent pointed apiculi on their ascospores (Discina ancilis, Discina perlata, and related species); at least 15 species including a substantial number of undescribed species, and lots of old names that require revisionary taxonomic analysis.

Gyromitra brunnea [ Ascomycetes > Pezizales > Discinaceae > Gyromitra. . . ] by Michael Kuo. This springtime false morel is apparently limited to the midwestern and eastern parts of the United States.

Species in the genus Gyromitra vary widely in appearance. Some species are cup-shaped and have rudimentary stems (most of these were placed in the now-defunct genus Discina until recently). Other species are more familiar and are often collectively referred to …

2024年2月8日 · Elephant ears (Gyromitra brunnea) are a type of false morel that cause a bit of controversy. False morels, in general, cause a lot of disagreement among mushroom foragers, experts, and enthusiasts. Some consider them a delectable edible, while others warn to stay away because they are poisonous.

2017年5月15日 · Gabled False Morel (Discina brunnea) profile, photos, videos, county distribution map, and sightings in Minnesota.

Status. This species is widely reported in historic documents as Gyromitra fastigiata, a European species (Kuo 2012, Mushroom Expert).. Description. Cap: Fertile (upper surface) mostly reddish-brown; lower (sterile surface) pale brown to whitish; deep irregular, wrinkled folds may be …

Images showing the identifying features of Discina brunnea, a false morel.

Discina brunnea (Discina brunnea). Discina brunnea forms into a wrinkly but relatively hefty morel-like fruiting body. Individual examples have been recorded weighing as much as 0.5 lb. It grows among hardwood trees. The specific name, brunnea, is the Latin word for "brown," and was given for obvious reasons.