Morels, Truffles and other Spring Mushrooms
by Michael W. Beug Email: beugm@evergreen.edu
The Evergreen State College, Olympia WA
Slide 32.
This Hydnotrya is one of about 12 species and is related
to the genus Helvella. The odor can be not distinctive to
strongly garlicky - this Hydnotrya specimen smelled of raw
potatoes. I have no reports on edibility. Hydnotrya fruit
throughout North Temperate forest zones, some appearing spring only and
others in the autumn only while still others fruit both seasons. They are
often growing in or near rotting conifer wood. Indeed, true and false truffles
are often found near rotting wood which provides a moisture reservoir or
sponge to sustain the mushrooms through dry periods.
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