Gyromitra californica

Gyromitra californica (W.Phillips) Raitv.

Edibility

Edibility unknown — do not eat

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Lookalikes

No lookalikes are recorded for this species yet. That does not mean there are none. Many mushrooms look alike, so never rely on appearance alone.

Season

When this species has been recorded, by month, from open-licensed US and Canada observations. It shows when people report it, not a guarantee it is fruiting.

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Recorded observations of Gyromitra californica by month
Month	Records
January	1
February	0
March	0
April	3
May	36
June	80
July	102
August	39
September	7
October	1
November	1
December	1

Where it is found

States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.

California 88 records · Foraging rules
Washington 74 records · Foraging rules
British Columbia 38 records · Foraging rules
Idaho 35 records · Foraging rules
Wyoming 15 records · Foraging rules
Montana 11 records · Foraging rules
Oregon 8 records · Foraging rules
Utah 3 records · Foraging rules
Colorado 3 records · Foraging rules
Alaska 2 records · Foraging rules
Nevada 1 records · Foraging rules

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Identification traits

Underside (gills, pores or teeth)	smooth
Ecology	saprotrophic
Stem features	bare

Traits vary. Use them to ask better questions of an expert, not to make a final call.

About

Gyromitra californica, commonly known as the umbrella false morel, is a species of fungus in the family Discinaceae. It was described as Helvella californica by W. Phillips in 1879.

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