| Generic short diagnoses: Large, cup-, saddle- to brain-shaped operculate discomycetes on a ± pronounced stipe; spores cyanophilic and with large, apiculate outgrowths. On soil and wood. |
Species example: |
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 Gyromitra esculenta - DK: spiselig stenmorkel UK: False Morel |
Photo and © Jens H. Petersen Denmark, JHP-98.014 |
The picture originates from the MycoKey 2.0 DVD.
Here you will also find a larger picture along with a detailed generic description, references and an interactive, synoptical key to genera.