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Morchella

Morchella

Taxonomy

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

About

Morchella, the true morels, is a genus of edible sac fungi closely related to anatomically simpler cup fungi in the order Pezizales (division Ascomycota). These distinctive fungi have a honeycomb appearance due to the network of ridges with pits composing their caps. Morels are prized by gourmet cooks, particularly in French cuisine. Due to difficulties in cultivation, commercial harvesting of wild morels has become a multimillion-dollar industry in the temperate Northern Hemisphere, in particular North America,...

Frequently Asked Questions

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