Cosmopolitan black morel
Morchella eohespera
- Food part reported in sources
- Fruiting body
- B.C. seasonal planning window
- March, April, May, June
- Habitat
- Forest ground; the museum distinguishes this species from fire-associated morels.
An occurrence record or historical food-use report is not permission to harvest or proof of safe preparation.
Photo: David - 1976 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Reference illustration. A photograph alone cannot confirm identification or edibility.
Expert identification is required. Read the museum’s look-alike and toxicity account before any food use.
Habitat in British Columbia
Forest ground; the museum distinguishes this species from fire-associated morels.
Ecosystem records
No verified terrestrial ecosystem association assigned.
Museum species reference; no verified BEC zone association. Ecosystem records describe broad associations, not known patches or harvesting permission.
Timing and food-use notes
March, April, May, June. Weather, elevation and local conditions can change timing.
Verify the exact species, intended part and preparation with a qualified regional identifier. Months describe planning windows only.
References
Repeated source URLs are combined above. A source may support more than one fact; it is not counted as independent verification twice.