Description
Purple Morel (Morchella purpurascens)
Description
What is the Purple Morel (Morchella purpurascens)?
The Purple Morel (Morchella purpurascens) is an early-spring species known for the distinctive purple to violet tones that sometimes appear on its ridges during development. This striking coloration sets it apart from other morels and makes it a coveted specimen for mushroom collectors and taxonomists alike.
It is considered edible and shares the same hollow, pitted structure as other morels, but is better known for its visual uniqueness and role in understanding morel phylogeny.
Where Does Morchella purpurascens Grow?
Native to parts of Europe and North America, M. purpurascens tends to favor hardwood forests and disturbed soils. It fruits in the spring and is often found in areas where trees like ash, elm, or aspen are present. While considered rare, it has been confirmed in multiple temperate regions, often as part of the natural succession of spring morels.
Unique Characteristics and Study Potential
A Visual Anomaly Among Morels
What sets this morel apart is the purplish hue that can appear on the ridges of its cap when fresh. This trait, along with its unique genetic markers, makes it a valuable species for research in fungal systematics and morel classification.
It exhibits characteristics of both black and yellow morels, making it an ideal candidate for DNA studies and hybridization research.
For Advanced Cultivation and Scientific Study
Like all morels, M. purpurascens is notoriously difficult to cultivate, but it may be propagated under lab conditions for study or experimentation. It is not commonly available in live culture form, making this offering a rare opportunity.
Each 12cc syringe contains live Morchella purpurascens mycelium, ideal for inoculation onto sterile agar or nutrient-rich substrates in a professional setting.
Order Your Morchella purpurascens Liquid Culture Today
Explore the diversity of morels with this rare purple-ridged species. Morchella purpurascens adds scientific intrigue and visual beauty to any serious fungal collection.
Taxonomic Details for Morchella purpurascens
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Kingdom: Fungi
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Division: Ascomycota
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Class: Pezizomycetes
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Order: Pezizales
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Family: Morchellaceae
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Genus: Morchella
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Species: Morchella purpurascens
Morchella purpurascens
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Description
Purple Morel (Morchella purpurascens)
Description
What is the Purple Morel (Morchella purpurascens)?
The Purple Morel (Morchella purpurascens) is an early-spring species known for the distinctive purple to violet tones that sometimes appear on its ridges during development. This striking coloration sets it apart from other morels and makes it a coveted specimen for mushroom collectors and taxonomists alike.
It is considered edible and shares the same hollow, pitted structure as other morels, but is better known for its visual uniqueness and role in understanding morel phylogeny.
Where Does Morchella purpurascens Grow?
Native to parts of Europe and North America, M. purpurascens tends to favor hardwood forests and disturbed soils. It fruits in the spring and is often found in areas where trees like ash, elm, or aspen are present. While considered rare, it has been confirmed in multiple temperate regions, often as part of the natural succession of spring morels.
Unique Characteristics and Study Potential
A Visual Anomaly Among Morels
What sets this morel apart is the purplish hue that can appear on the ridges of its cap when fresh. This trait, along with its unique genetic markers, makes it a valuable species for research in fungal systematics and morel classification.
It exhibits characteristics of both black and yellow morels, making it an ideal candidate for DNA studies and hybridization research.
For Advanced Cultivation and Scientific Study
Like all morels, M. purpurascens is notoriously difficult to cultivate, but it may be propagated under lab conditions for study or experimentation. It is not commonly available in live culture form, making this offering a rare opportunity.
Each 12cc syringe contains live Morchella purpurascens mycelium, ideal for inoculation onto sterile agar or nutrient-rich substrates in a professional setting.
Order Your Morchella purpurascens Liquid Culture Today
Explore the diversity of morels with this rare purple-ridged species. Morchella purpurascens adds scientific intrigue and visual beauty to any serious fungal collection.
Taxonomic Details for Morchella purpurascens
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Kingdom: Fungi
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Division: Ascomycota
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Class: Pezizomycetes
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Order: Pezizales
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Family: Morchellaceae
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Genus: Morchella
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Species: Morchella purpurascens