About
Morchella esculenta, commonly known as the Yellow Morel, is a highly prized edible mushroom. It is characterized by its unique honeycombed cap.
Flavors
Nutty
Distinctive nutty flavor
Textures
Chewy
A unique chewy texture when cooked
Fragrances
Earthy
A rich, earthy aroma
Physical Characteristics
Caps:
Oval to conical, honeycombed with ridges and pits, yellow to tan
Gills:
N/A
Similar Species
Species: Verpa bohemica
Edibility: Edible but should be cooked thoroughly
Key Differences: Verpa bohemica has a cap that is loosely attached to the stem, unlike the Morchella esculenta where the cap is fully attached to the stem.
Species: Verpa bohemica
Edibility: Edible but should be cooked thoroughly
Nutrition Facts (Raw)
Mushroom Ratings
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01/29/2025
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References
Exploring the Phytochemical Compositions, Antioxidant Activity, and Nutritional Potentials of Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms
Traditional Uses of Wild Edible Mushrooms among the Local Communities of Swat, Pakistan
Structure and hepatoprotective activity of Usp10/NF-κB/Nrf2 pathway-related Morchella esculenta polysaccharide
Digestion profile, antioxidant, and antidiabetic capacity of Morchella esculenta exopolysaccharide: in vitro, in vivo and microbiota analysis
Heterothallism and potential hybridization events inferred for twenty-two yellow morel species
This review provides a bibliometric analysis of the recent literature on biological activities, highlights trends in the field, and highlights the countries and journals with the highest contribution. It also discusses the nutritional value of the total content of phenolic and other phytochemicals in some species of mushrooms.
2024
This study documents the traditional knowledge and usage of wild edible mushrooms, including Morchella esculenta, among local communities in Swat, Pakistan.
2023
This study investigates the hepatoprotective activity of a polysaccharide extracted from Morchella esculenta, suggesting its potential application in liver injury treatment.
2023
This study suggests that Morchella esculenta exopolysaccharide possesses potent antioxidant and antidiabetic activities that can protect against various health issues.
2023
This study suggests that Morchella species, including Morchella Elata, have complex mating strategies and potential for hybridization, which could have implications for their cultivation and conservation.
2020