Common Morel - Morchella esculenta
Description
The hollow conical or egg-shaped cap of this species is deeply pitted, rather like an irregular honeycomb. Within the pits the surface varies from pale brown to grey and darkens with age.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
On rich, well-drained soil especially if lime rich and often under trees or beneath hedges.
When to see it
Fruits from March to May and is a popular edible fungus
UK Status
It has a widespread distribution in Britain but is never really common
VC55 Status
Occasional in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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