Verpa

Verpa is a genus of ascomycete fungi related to the morels. Resembling the latter genus in edibility and form, the common name early morels is popular. There are five species in the widespread genus. Verpa comes from the Latin for erection or little rod. Edibility of Verpa is the same as for Morchella, and are safe if cooked. Gyromitra, by contrast has a couple of dangerously toxic species being Gyromitra esculenta and Gyromitra ambigua.

Verpa

Verpa is a genus of ascomycete fungi related to the morels. Resembling the latter genus in edibility and form, the common name early morels is popular. There are five species in the widespread genus. Verpa comes from the Latin for erection or little rod. Edibility of Verpa is the same as for Morchella, and are safe if cooked. Gyromitra, by contrast has a couple of dangerously toxic species being Gyromitra esculenta and Gyromitra ambigua.