Noun: early morel
- 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
"Early morels are among the first mushrooms to appear in spring";
- Verpa bohemica
Derived forms: early morels
Type of: bell morel, Verpa
Encyclopedia: Early morel