65 observations
Autumn Morel
Morchella galilaea
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Pezizomycetes ›Order: Pezizales ›Family: Morchellaceae ›Genus: Morchella
About
Morchella galilaea is a species of fungus in the family Morchellaceae that was described as new to science in 2012. Unlike most morels, which are characterized by spring season fruiting, M. galilaea fruits in autumn (between October and December). Molecular studies have shown that the fungus is found in China, Java, Hawaii, Israel, New Zealand, India, Turkey, and three countries in Africa. The type collection was made under Fraxinus syriaca plants in Israel.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Autumn Morel is Morchella galilaea.
- Autumn Morel belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Autumn Morel belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
- Autumn Morel belongs to the class Pezizomycetes.
- Autumn Morel belongs to the order Pezizales.
- Autumn Morel belongs to the family Morchellaceae.
- Autumn Morel belongs to the genus Morchella.