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Fungi: Ascomycota: Pezizomycetes: Pezizales: Discinaceae: Gyromitra esculenta (Pers.) Fr., 1849

Gyromitra esculenta – False morel

Synonyms: Helvella esculenta, Physomitra esculenta.

Common name: false morel.

Russian name: Strochok obyknovennyy.

Extract from Wikipedia article: Gyromitra esculenta /ˌdʒaɪroʊˈmaɪtrə ˌɛskjəˈlɛntə, ˌdʒɪrə-/, is an ascomycete fungus from the genus Gyromitra, widely distributed across Europe and North America. It normally fruits in sandy soils under coniferous trees in spring and early summer. The fruiting body, or mushroom, is an irregular brain-shaped cap dark brown in colour that can reach 10 cm (4 in) high and 15 cm (6 in) wide, perched on a stout white stipe up to 6 cm (2.4 in) high.

AI-generated description

Gyromitra esculenta is a species of fungus that grows in association with trees, particularly aspens, alders, and birches. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it typically fruits from April to June, often in moist, wooded areas with rich soil. The fungus has a brain-like cap, 4-10 cm in diameter, with wavy or lobed margins, and a stalk of similar height. It contains a toxic compound called gyromitrin, which can be poisonous if ingested raw. Local populations have traditionally used the fungus as a food source after proper preparation to remove toxins.

Photos of this mushroom from the area of St. Petersburg, Russia

Cut false morel mushroom (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) in Menkovo, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2011-06-01.htm">June 1, 2011</A>
LinkCut false morel mushroom (Gyromitra esculenta) in Menkovo, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 1, 2011
False morel (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) mushrooms in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-05-14.htm">May 14, 2017</A>
LinkFalse morel (Gyromitra esculenta) mushrooms in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 14, 2017
False morel (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) mushroom in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-05-14.htm">May 14, 2017</A>
LinkFalse morel (Gyromitra esculenta) mushroom in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 14, 2017
Small false morel (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) mushrooms in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-05-14.htm">May 14, 2017</A>
LinkSmall false morel (Gyromitra esculenta) mushrooms in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 14, 2017
Texture of false morel (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) mushroom in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-05-14.htm">May 14, 2017</A>
LinkTexture of false morel (Gyromitra esculenta) mushroom in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 14, 2017
False morel (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) mushroom in moss in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-05-14.htm">May 14, 2017</A>
LinkFalse morel (Gyromitra esculenta) mushroom in moss in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 14, 2017
False morel (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) mushroom among pine needles in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-05-14.htm">May 14, 2017</A>
LinkFalse morel (Gyromitra esculenta) mushroom among pine needles in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 14, 2017
False morel (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) mushroom in a pine forest in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-05-14.htm">May 14, 2017</A>
LinkFalse morel (Gyromitra esculenta) mushroom in a pine forest in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 14, 2017
False morel (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) mushroom on a tourist ground in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-05-14.htm">May 14, 2017</A>
LinkFalse morel (Gyromitra esculenta) mushroom on a tourist ground in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 14, 2017
False morel (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) mushroom on a campground in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-05-14.htm">May 14, 2017</A>
LinkFalse morel (Gyromitra esculenta) mushroom on a campground in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 14, 2017
Surface of false morel (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) mushroom in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-05-14.htm">May 14, 2017</A>
LinkSurface of false morel (Gyromitra esculenta) mushroom in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 14, 2017
Close up of false morel (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) mushroom in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-05-14.htm">May 14, 2017</A>
LinkClose up of false morel (Gyromitra esculenta) mushroom in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 14, 2017
False morel (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) mushroom on a campground in pine forest in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-05-14.htm">May 14, 2017</A>
LinkFalse morel (Gyromitra esculenta) mushroom on a campground in pine forest in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 14, 2017
False morel (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) mushrooms on a campground in pine forest in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-05-14.htm">May 14, 2017</A>
LinkFalse morel (Gyromitra esculenta) mushrooms on a campground in pine forest in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 14, 2017
Three small false morel (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) mushrooms in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-05-14.htm">May 14, 2017</A>
LinkThree small false morel (Gyromitra esculenta) mushrooms in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 14, 2017
False morel (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) mushroom on open ground in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-05-14.htm">May 14, 2017</A>
LinkFalse morel (Gyromitra esculenta) mushroom on open ground in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 14, 2017
False morel (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) mushrooms on open ground in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-05-14.htm">May 14, 2017</A>
LinkFalse morel (Gyromitra esculenta) mushrooms on open ground in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 14, 2017
False morel (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) mushroom on sandy ground in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-05-14.htm">May 14, 2017</A>
LinkFalse morel (Gyromitra esculenta) mushroom on sandy ground in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 14, 2017
Small false morel (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) mushroom in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-05-14.htm">May 14, 2017</A>
LinkSmall false morel (Gyromitra esculenta) mushroom in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 14, 2017
Details of false morel (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) mushroom in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-05-14.htm">May 14, 2017</A>
LinkDetails of false morel (Gyromitra esculenta) mushroom in Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 14, 2017
False morel mushrooms (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) in Zakhodskoe (Lounatjoki), 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-05-19.htm">May 19, 2017</A>
LinkFalse morel mushrooms (Gyromitra esculenta) in Zakhodskoe (Lounatjoki), 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 19, 2017
False morel mushrooms (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) on roadside in Zakhodskoe (Lounatjoki), 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-05-19.htm">May 19, 2017</A>
LinkFalse morel mushrooms (Gyromitra esculenta) on roadside in Zakhodskoe (Lounatjoki), 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 19, 2017
False morel mushrooms (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-05-27.htm">May 27, 2017</A>
LinkFalse morel mushrooms (Gyromitra esculenta) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 27, 2017
False morel mushrooms (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-05-27.htm">May 27, 2017</A>
LinkFalse morel mushrooms (Gyromitra esculenta) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 27, 2017
Masses of false morel mushrooms (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-05-27.htm">May 27, 2017</A>
LinkMasses of false morel mushrooms (Gyromitra esculenta) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 27, 2017
False morel mushrooms (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-05-27.htm">May 27, 2017</A>
LinkFalse morel mushrooms (Gyromitra esculenta) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 27, 2017
Texture of false morel mushroom (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-05-27.htm">May 27, 2017</A>
LinkTexture of false morel mushroom (Gyromitra esculenta) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 27, 2017
False morel mushroom (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) in area of Dibuny - Pesochny, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-06-03.htm">June 3, 2017</A>
LinkFalse morel mushroom (Gyromitra esculenta) in area of Dibuny - Pesochny, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 3, 2017
Side view of a false morel mushroom (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) in area of Dibuny - Pesochny, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-06-03.htm">June 3, 2017</A>
LinkSide view of a false morel mushroom (Gyromitra esculenta) in area of Dibuny - Pesochny, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 3, 2017
Large false morel mushroom (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) behind a fire pond in area of Dibuny - Pesochny, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-06-03.htm">June 3, 2017</A>
LinkLarge false morel mushroom (Gyromitra esculenta) behind a fire pond in area of Dibuny - Pesochny, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 3, 2017
Large false morel mushroom (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) in a small ditch behind a fire pond in area of Dibuny - Pesochny, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-06-03.htm">June 3, 2017</A>
LinkLarge false morel mushroom (Gyromitra esculenta) in a small ditch behind a fire pond in area of Dibuny - Pesochny, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 3, 2017
False morel mushroom (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>, Russian name Strochok) in sand on old railroad grade near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-05-08.htm">May 8, 2019</A>
LinkFalse morel mushroom (Gyromitra esculenta, Russian name Strochok) in sand on old railroad grade near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 8, 2019
False morel mushroom (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) in sand on old railroad grade near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-05-08.htm">May 8, 2019</A>
LinkFalse morel mushroom (Gyromitra esculenta) in sand on old railroad grade near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 8, 2019
Texture of false morel mushroom (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) in sand on old railroad grade near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-05-08.htm">May 8, 2019</A>
LinkTexture of false morel mushroom (Gyromitra esculenta) in sand on old railroad grade near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 8, 2019
Side view of false morel mushroom (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) in sand on old railroad grade near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-05-08.htm">May 8, 2019</A>
LinkSide view of false morel mushroom (Gyromitra esculenta) in sand on old railroad grade near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 8, 2019
Folded cap of false morel mushroom (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) in sand on old railroad grade near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-05-08.htm">May 8, 2019</A>
LinkFolded cap of false morel mushroom (Gyromitra esculenta) in sand on old railroad grade near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 8, 2019
False morel mushroom (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) in moss on old railroad grade near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-05-08.htm">May 8, 2019</A>
LinkFalse morel mushroom (Gyromitra esculenta) in moss on old railroad grade near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 8, 2019
False morel mushrooms (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) on old railroad grade near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-05-08.htm">May 8, 2019</A>
LinkFalse morel mushrooms (Gyromitra esculenta) on old railroad grade near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 8, 2019
False morel mushrooms (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) in moss on old railroad grade near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-05-08.htm">May 8, 2019</A>
LinkFalse morel mushrooms (Gyromitra esculenta) in moss on old railroad grade near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 8, 2019
Brown texture of false morel mushroom (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) in sand on old railroad grade near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-05-08.htm">May 8, 2019</A>
LinkBrown texture of false morel mushroom (Gyromitra esculenta) in sand on old railroad grade near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 8, 2019
False morel mushrooms (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>, Russian name Strochok) on a site of campfire in Zakhodskoe (Lounatjoki), 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-05-09.htm">May 9, 2019</A>
LinkFalse morel mushrooms (Gyromitra esculenta, Russian name Strochok) on a site of campfire in Zakhodskoe (Lounatjoki), 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 9, 2019
False morel mushroom (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>, Russian name Strochok) near Lenin Trail in area of Razliv near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-05-11.htm">May 11, 2019</A>
LinkFalse morel mushroom (Gyromitra esculenta, Russian name Strochok) near Lenin Trail in area of Razliv near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 11, 2019
Texture of false morel mushrooms (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>, Russian name Strochok) near Lenin Trail in area of Razliv near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-05-11.htm">May 11, 2019</A>
LinkTexture of false morel mushrooms (Gyromitra esculenta, Russian name Strochok) near Lenin Trail in area of Razliv near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 11, 2019
Dissected false morel mushroom (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>, Russian name Strochok) near Lenin Trail in area of Razliv near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-05-11.htm">May 11, 2019</A>
LinkDissected false morel mushroom (Gyromitra esculenta, Russian name Strochok) near Lenin Trail in area of Razliv near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 11, 2019
Group of false morel mushrooms (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>, Russian name Strochok) near Lenin Trail in area of Razliv near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-05-11.htm">May 11, 2019</A>
LinkGroup of false morel mushrooms (Gyromitra esculenta, Russian name Strochok) near Lenin Trail in area of Razliv near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 11, 2019
False morel mushrooms (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>, Russian name Strochok) in sand of fire ditch near Lenin Trail in area of Razliv near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-05-11.htm">May 11, 2019</A>
LinkFalse morel mushrooms (Gyromitra esculenta, Russian name Strochok) in sand of fire ditch near Lenin Trail in area of Razliv near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 11, 2019
Group of false morel mushrooms (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>, Russian name Strochok) in sand of fire ditch near Lenin Trail in area of Razliv near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-05-11.htm">May 11, 2019</A>
LinkGroup of false morel mushrooms (Gyromitra esculenta, Russian name Strochok) in sand of fire ditch near Lenin Trail in area of Razliv near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 11, 2019
Old false morel mushroom (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) in a roadside ditch on Lenin Trail near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-05-11.htm">May 11, 2019</A>
LinkOld false morel mushroom (Gyromitra esculenta) in a roadside ditch on Lenin Trail near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 11, 2019
False morel mushrooms (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>, Russian name Strochok) in a roadside ditch near Lenin Trail in area of Razliv near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-05-21.htm">May 21, 2019</A>
LinkFalse morel mushrooms (Gyromitra esculenta, Russian name Strochok) in a roadside ditch near Lenin Trail in area of Razliv near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 21, 2019
Mature false morel mushrooms (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>, Russian name Strochok) in a roadside ditch near Lenin Trail in area of Razliv near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-05-21.htm">May 21, 2019</A>
LinkMature false morel mushrooms (Gyromitra esculenta, Russian name Strochok) in a roadside ditch near Lenin Trail in area of Razliv near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 21, 2019
Side view of false morel mushrooms (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>, Russian name Strochok) near Lenin Trail in area of Razliv near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-05-21.htm">May 21, 2019</A>
LinkSide view of false morel mushrooms (Gyromitra esculenta, Russian name Strochok) near Lenin Trail in area of Razliv near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 21, 2019
False morel mushroom (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>, Russian name Strochok) in a forest near Lenin Trail in area of Razliv near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-05-21.htm">May 21, 2019</A>
LinkFalse morel mushroom (Gyromitra esculenta, Russian name Strochok) in a forest near Lenin Trail in area of Razliv near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 21, 2019
Group of false morel mushroom (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>, Russian name Strochok) in a forest near Lenin Trail in area of Razliv near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-05-21.htm">May 21, 2019</A>
LinkGroup of false morel mushroom (Gyromitra esculenta, Russian name Strochok) in a forest near Lenin Trail in area of Razliv near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 21, 2019
False morel mushroom (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) in Komarovo Cemetery, 20 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-05-22.htm">May 22, 2019</A>
LinkFalse morel mushroom (Gyromitra esculenta) in Komarovo Cemetery, 20 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 22, 2019
False morel mushroom (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) on a bonfire site in Kannelyarvi, 45 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-05-25.htm">May 25, 2019</A>
LinkFalse morel mushroom (Gyromitra esculenta) on a bonfire site in Kannelyarvi, 45 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 25, 2019
False morel mushroom (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) in Petiayarvi, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-05-26.htm">May 26, 2019</A>
LinkFalse morel mushroom (Gyromitra esculenta) in Petiayarvi, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 26, 2019
False morel mushroom (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) on sandy soil near Orekhovo train station, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-05-31.htm">May 31, 2019</A>
LinkFalse morel mushroom (Gyromitra esculenta) on sandy soil near Orekhovo train station, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 31, 2019
False morel mushrooms (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) in a forest near Okhta River in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-06-01.htm">June 1, 2019</A>
LinkFalse morel mushrooms (Gyromitra esculenta) in a forest near Okhta River in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, June 1, 2019
False morel mushroom (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>, Russian name Strochok) in a burned spruce forest in Zakhodskoe (Lounatjoki), 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-05-15.htm">May 15, 2021</A>
LinkFalse morel mushroom (Gyromitra esculenta, Russian name Strochok) in a burned spruce forest in Zakhodskoe (Lounatjoki), 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 15, 2021
False morel mushroom (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) taken from a depression in a burned spruce forest in Zakhodskoe (Lounatjoki), 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-05-15.htm">May 15, 2021</A>
LinkFalse morel mushroom (Gyromitra esculenta) taken from a depression in a burned spruce forest in Zakhodskoe (Lounatjoki), 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 15, 2021
Dark brown false morel mushrooms (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) in a burned spruce forest in Zakhodskoe (Lounatjoki), 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-05-15.htm">May 15, 2021</A>
LinkDark brown false morel mushrooms (Gyromitra esculenta) in a burned spruce forest in Zakhodskoe (Lounatjoki), 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 15, 2021
Large dark brown false morel mushrooms (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) in a burned spruce forest in Zakhodskoe (Lounatjoki), 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-05-15.htm">May 15, 2021</A>
LinkLarge dark brown false morel mushrooms (Gyromitra esculenta) in a burned spruce forest in Zakhodskoe (Lounatjoki), 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 15, 2021
Large dark brown false morel mushrooms (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) on charred forest floor in a burned spruce forest in Zakhodskoe (Lounatjoki), 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-05-15.htm">May 15, 2021</A>
LinkLarge dark brown false morel mushrooms (Gyromitra esculenta) on charred forest floor in a burned spruce forest in Zakhodskoe (Lounatjoki), 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 15, 2021
False morel mushroom (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) on a road in a forest near Okhta River in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-05-16.htm">May 16, 2021</A>
LinkFalse morel mushroom (Gyromitra esculenta) on a road in a forest near Okhta River in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 16, 2021
Large false morel mushroom (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) in a pine forest on Leninskaya Tropa Trail between Dibuny and Razliv Lake, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-05-24.htm">May 24, 2021</A>
LinkLarge false morel mushroom (Gyromitra esculenta) in a pine forest on Leninskaya Tropa Trail between Dibuny and Razliv Lake, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 24, 2021
Close-up of a large false morel mushroom (<B>Gyromitra esculenta</B>) in a pine forest on Leninskaya Tropa Trail between Dibuny and Razliv Lake, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-05-24.htm">May 24, 2021</A>
LinkClose-up of a large false morel mushroom (Gyromitra esculenta) in a pine forest on Leninskaya Tropa Trail between Dibuny and Razliv Lake, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 24, 2021

AI-generated summary of observations

The observations document the presence of false morel mushrooms (Gyromitra esculenta) in various locations near Saint Petersburg, Russia. The mushrooms were found in forests, burned areas, and along roads and trails between 2019 and 2021. They were observed growing on sandy soil, charred forest floors, and in roadside ditches. Some locations yielded multiple specimens, while others had single finds. The mushrooms varied in color, with some being dark brown. The observations suggest that false morel mushrooms are common in the region and can thrive in different environments. The data provides a record of their distribution and abundance over time, which could be useful for mycological research and conservation efforts. Overall, the observations demonstrate the diversity of habitats where false morel mushrooms can be found near Saint Petersburg.

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Russian web-forums Planeta Gribov, V Kontakte, and Griby Sredney Polosy for learning names of local mushrooms.

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