Ethno-mycology: Spring fungi (V)

Ethno-mycology: Spring fungi (V)
2018. 'Helvella leucopus', 'monjitos', 'cagarrias' or 'bonetes'. Photo: Jaime Gila © Jaime Gila

Ethno-mycology: Spring fungi (V)

 

Spring ascomycetic edible mushrooms traditional in Segovia
Species Common Name Habitat Characteristics
Helvella leucomelaena (o syn. Dissingia leucomelaena) Cazoleta, pucheruelo Mainly coniferous forest Cup-like cap
Helvella leucopus Monjitos, cagarrias.
Bonetes
River banks Dark Brown cap with irregular lobes and a smooth, white stem
Mitrophora semilibera (o syn. Morchella semilibera) Manjarria, cagarria River banks Conical-alveolate cap with prominent vertical ribs and a long, whitish stem
Morchella esculenta
Morchella cf. conica
Manjarria, cagarria,  River banks, holm oak woods Large bulbous cap with irregular alveolae