Any of several edible fungi in the genus Morchella, especially the common morel (Morchella esculenta), the upper part of which is covered with a reticulated and pitted hymenium
Any of various species of edible mushrooms in the genera Morchella and Verpa. Morels have a convoluted or pitted head, or cap, vary in shape, and occur in diverse habitats. The edible M. esculenta, found in woods during early summer, is among the most highly prized edible fungi. The bell morel (Verpa), an edible mushroom with a bell-shaped cap, is found in woods and in old orchards in early spring. False morels, or lorchels, are represented by the genera Gyromitra and Helvella. Most species of Gyromitra are poisonous
any of various edible mushrooms of the genus Morchella having a brownish spongelike cap