This species is quite plentiful in some localities; the flavor is like that of M. esculenta.
Fig. 5. Sectional view of M. conica.
Fig. 10. Ascus, sporidia and paraphyses.
Fig. 6. Morchella deliciosa Fries. "Delicious Morel."
Cap nearly cylindrical, blunt at the top, and usually much longer than the stem, adnate. Plant hollow throughout. Stem white. Spores elliptical.
Fig. 7. Sectional view of M. deliciosa.
Fig. 11. Ascus, sporidia, and paraphyses.
The Morchella deliciosa is highly esteemed as an esculent wherever eaten. Split open and stuffed with bread crumbs seasoned with pepper, salt, and butter and a pinch of thyme or onion, steamed in a hot oven, and served with butter sauce, this mushroom makes a very savory dish.
Note.—Small specimens have been selected for illustration in this plate in order to utilize as much as possible the plate space.