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black morel

Morchella angusticeps

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Pezizomycetes ›Order: Pezizales ›Family: Morchellaceae ›Genus: Morchella

About

Morchella angusticeps is a species of fungus in the Morchellaceae family native to eastern North America. Described by Charles Horton Peck in 1879, the name M. angusticeps was clarified in 2012 prior to which this species may have been referred to as either M. angusticeps or M. elata. M. angusticeps is one of the black morels, and is found in eastern North America, where it occurs in association with various hardwoods in the spring.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of black morel?
The scientific name of black morel is Morchella angusticeps.
What kingdom does black morel belong to?
black morel belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does black morel belong to?
black morel belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
What class does black morel belong to?
black morel belongs to the class Pezizomycetes.
What order does black morel belong to?
black morel belongs to the order Pezizales.
What family does black morel belong to?
black morel belongs to the family Morchellaceae.
What genus does black morel belong to?
black morel belongs to the genus Morchella.