Description

What is the Northern Black Morel?

The Northern Black Morel (Morchella eohespera) is a cold-adapted, early-fruiting species of true morel found primarily in boreal and subalpine regions. Recognized for its dark, pitted cap and slender, elongated body, this species belongs to the Elata clade of black morels and thrives in nutrient-rich, recently disturbed soils — especially after snowmelt.

It is one of the lesser-known morel species, making it a valuable subject for scientific study, and culture preservation.

Where Does Morchella eohespera Grow?

Morchella eohespera has a broad distribution across North America and parts of Europe, particularly in cold or high-altitude environments. It fruits early in the spring, often near melting snowbanks or in areas disturbed by fire or seasonal runoff. It favors hardwood forests, especially around aspen, poplar, and ash.

Due to its adaptability to cold climates and fire-related fruiting tendencies, M. eohespera has become increasingly studied as climate patterns shift and new fruiting dynamics are observed.

Unique Characteristics and Study Potential

A Cold-Loving Morel with Fire Ecology Significance

The cap of M. eohespera is dark gray to black, deeply pitted, and typically fused directly to the stem — a signature of true morels. It often fruits earlier than other species in the Morchella genus and may tolerate colder substrate temperatures during colonization and fruiting.

Its early and high-altitude fruiting habits make it a key organism in studies on fungal resilience, cold-weather enzyme activity, and fire ecology succession.

A Rare Culture for Fungal Research

Because Morchella eohespera is so difficult to cultivate for fruiting, this liquid culture is ideal for researchers and conservationists interested in understanding its mycelial behavior, propagation potential, and environmental triggers.

Each 12cc liquid culture syringe contains active mycelium suitable for inoculating agar plates, sterilized grain, or composted substrate for study or storage.

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Add this cold-adapted morel species to your culture collection with Morchella eohespera. Whether you're studying fungal fire ecology, cold tolerance, or black morel biodiversity, this premium liquid culture offers rare genetic material from one of the North’s most intriguing species.

Taxonomic Details for Morchella eohespera

• Kingdom: Fungi

• Division: Ascomycota

• Class: Pezizomycetes

• Order: Pezizales

• Family: Morchellaceae

• Genus: Morchella

• Species: Morchella eohespera