Burn Morels - Morchella spp
Biological Information: Morels are unique and rare in the marketplace because they're not typically grown commercially. Morels are one of the finest tasting mushrooms worldwide. They're beloved by mushroom enthusiasts for their meaty, woodsy flavor. Burn Morels are found in recently burned wooded areas, yet it is not totally clear why they appear after a burn. It is theorized that environmental factors such habitat and nutrient availability are the likely causes. In California, burn morels can be found in fires ranging from the coast to the high sierras and in the sierras, they are commonly found in Fir and Pine forests.