but never truly pitted a poisonous gyromitra; the surface of the fertile body is smooth at first and becomes progressively undulating and wrinkled ; colour varies from dull yellow to brown
an edible morel with a cup-shaped or saucer-shaped fruiting body can be up to 20 cm wide; the fertile surface inside the cup has wrinkles radiating from the centre; can be easily confused with inedible mushrooms
resembles a thimble on a finger; the surface of the fertile portion is folded into wrinkles that extend from the top down; fruiting begins in spring before the leaves are out on the trees