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Woodchip Morel

Morchella rufobrunnea

Taxonomy

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

About

Morchella rufobrunnea, commonly known as the blushing morel, is a species of ascomycete fungus in the family Morchellaceae. A choice edible species, the fungus was originally described as new to science in 1998 by mycologists Gastón Guzmán and Fidel Tapia from collections made in Veracruz, Mexico. Its distribution was later revealed to be far more widespread after several DNA studies suggested that it is common in the West Coast of the United States, Israel, Australia, and...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Woodchip Morel?
The scientific name of Woodchip Morel is Morchella rufobrunnea.
What is the conservation status of Woodchip Morel?
The Woodchip Morel has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does Woodchip Morel belong to?
Woodchip Morel belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Woodchip Morel belong to?
Woodchip Morel belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
What class does Woodchip Morel belong to?
Woodchip Morel belongs to the class Pezizomycetes.
What order does Woodchip Morel belong to?
Woodchip Morel belongs to the order Pezizales.
What family does Woodchip Morel belong to?
Woodchip Morel belongs to the family Morchellaceae.
What genus does Woodchip Morel belong to?
Woodchip Morel belongs to the genus Morchella.