Avoid the “false morel” or Gyromitra, shown in the photo below, which has a longer stem and a cap that attaches near the top, looking like an umbrella. And notice that it lacks the cone shape ...

Like nearly all wild mushrooms, morels require specific conditions to grow. Morels can be found throughout all of Michigan.

half-free morel and burn-site morel. Detailed information about species can be found on the DNR's website. False morels are known as nonedible look-alike species and should not be eaten.

Don’t confuse true morels with lookalikes that could make you seriously ill or kill you. MDC says it’s safest to consider all so-called false morels toxic. If you’re not 100% positive of the ...

One of the main things to watch out for when hunting for morels are poser mushrooms. Big red false morel may look similar to regular edible morels but could potentially be toxic. Skalicky said ...

A black morel (left) beside a false morel (right). Photo by Henri Koskinen / Adobe Stock Some mushrooms are toxic. A few can be fatal. Avoid these. Fortunately, only one toxic mushroom remotely ...

half-free morel and burn-site morel. Detailed information about species can be found on the DNR's website. False morels are known as nonedible look-alike species and should not be eaten.