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Saddle-Shaped False Morel (Gyromitra infula)

The saddle-shaped false morel (Gyromitra infula) is a poisonous mushroom commonly found along the Pacific Coast. There are several lookalike species, none of which should be eaten without extremely careful preparation to remove the toxins - namely, gyromitrin, which transforms into monomethylhydrazine when metabolized. This is a highly volatile compound found in some rocket fuels! True morels have honeycombed caps and hollow stipes.


Saddle-shaped false morel (Gyromitra infula). A small crab spider graces its stipe. Mount Tamalpais State Park, Marin County, California, USA.
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