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wrinkled thimble morel

Verpa bohemica

Taxonomy

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

About

Verpa bohemica is a species of fungus in the family Morchellaceae. Commonly known as the early morel (or early false morel) or the wrinkled thimble-cap, it is one of several species known informally as a "false morel". The mushroom has a pale yellow or brown thimble-shaped cap—2 to 4 cm (0.8 to 1.6 in) in diameter by 2 to 5 cm (0.8 to 2.0 in) long—that has a surface wrinkled and ribbed with brain-like convolutions. The cap hangs from the...

Frequently Asked Questions

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