This is a talk all about Morel mushrooms and their relatives and look-alikes. These are the species that grow mainly in the Pacific Northwest. Morels are one of the most highly sought after 'mushrooms' in the world and there are several species, all of which are considered edible when cooked. These mushrooms are potentially dangerous when raw or undercooked and have been known to cause poisonings and deaths. The scape of taxonomy surrounding these mushrooms is constantly changing, so even 1 year after the making of this lecture things may have changed, so keep that in mind when watching this video. We will cover the genus Morchella, Gyromitra, and all of their synonyms.
Aaron Hilliard is a mycology educator from Kitsap County Washington, US. HE has been an avid forager for over 30 years, held an officer position at the Kitsap Peninsula Mycological Society, teaches mycology courses at Olympic College in Bremerton Washington, and is the creator and host of the popular YouTube Channel Mushroom Wonderland.
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