Gyromitra
Gyromitra () is a genus of about 18 species of ascomycete fungi. They are a false morel - a frequently toxic mushroom that can be mistaken for edible mushrooms of the genus Morchella (morels).
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Gyromitra () is a genus of about 18 species of ascomycete fungi. They are a false morel - a frequently toxic mushroom that can be mistaken for edible mushrooms of the genus Morchella (morels).
==Taxonomy== The name Gyromitra comes from gyro meaning convoluted and mitra meaning turban.