Gyromitra
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 G. infula
Albin Schmalfuß, 1897 |
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Gyromitra is a genus of ascomycete mushrooms found in the northern hemisphere. The most famous member is the controversial false morel (G. esculenta). Highly poisonous when raw, it is edible and sought after in Scandinavian countries when cooked.
Analysis of the ribosomal DNA of many of the Pezizales showed the genus Gyromitra to be most closely related to the genus Discina, and also Pseudorhizina, Hydnotrya, and only distantly related to Helvella. Thus the four genera are now included in the family Discinaceae.[1]
[edit] List of species
- Gyromitra ambigua
- Gyromitra caroliniana (North America)
- Gyromitra esculenta - False morel
- Gyromitra gigas - Snow morel (Europe)
- Gyromitra infula - Elfin saddle
- Gyromitra montana - Snow morel (North America)
- Gyromitra perlata
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