True morels are hollow with pitted caps, unlike false morels which are solid or ridged. Approximately 50 of Michigan's 2,500 mushroom species are toxic to humans. The hunt for much-loved morel ...

An internationally recognised fungi expert has told Ms Patterson's murder trial the accurate identification of death cap mushrooms is "challenging", resulting in people accidentally poisoning ...

Other species include black morel ... the DNR said. A detailed mushroom identification book can be helpful for those who are just starting their morel hunting adventure, or they can travel ...

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You can increase your confidence in mushroom identification skills by spending ... Peterson Field Guide by Houghton Mifflin Co. with 500 species described and illustrated in color.

and 60 to 100 species are considered generally safe for eating. Where should I hunt morel mushrooms in Michigan? The Mi-Morels map created by the DNR helps identify hot spots where morels are more ...

May is the peak season for morel mushrooms in Michigan, but the fruiting period lasts from April to mid-June. The Michigan DNR provides a "Mi-Morels Map" highlighting recent large burn areas, which ...