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Oh yea, this was from today, not yesterday. Couldn't find today's gas receipt. Two were already eaten when I thought about posting and another 1 or 2 were devoured by my wife before I could get the shot taken. We must pray for rain to insure many more plate fulls of the deliciousness...
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"><img src="" alt="" /></a>I looked at a few "good" spots Friday north of Springfield and didn't find one.
Walked 3 1/2 hours + to find the shrooms in the pics. There were no clusters...just an occasional straggler. Worked HARD for the two meals we'll get out of our mess. We need some significant moisture and humidity before the start coming out in groves (at least that's what we hope!). I keep telling myself its better to be early than late...
Walked 3 1/2 hours + to find the shrooms in the pics. There were no clusters...just an occasional straggler. Worked HARD for the two meals we'll get out of our mess. We need some significant moisture and humidity before the start coming out in groves (at least that's what we hope!). I keep telling myself its better to be early than late...
You've "heard Stories", I've heard stories. I don't eat them, mainly due to my wife and what she's heard. False morels are just an indicator for me. If you find them; the real ones are about 2 weeks behind...from what I've heard.
I wouldn't suggest anyone eating them, nor have I suggested anyone eat them BTW.
I wouldn't suggest anyone eating them, nor have I suggested anyone eat them BTW.
Stories? Stories are just that. Stories. I'm not saying people won't get sick from eating them. My brother's family does. However, there are no confirmed deaths from eating them. And I have never heard of one person that has eaten them their whole lives and then suddenly get sick from them. We have always eaten them. Never had a problem. My suggestion would be to eat a small amount. If you get an upset stomach from them, then don't eat them.
deaths have been recorded... lots of deaths:
http://books.google.com/books?id=AFlfpnaGu4AC&pg=PA28&lpg=PA28&dq=false+morel+related+deaths&source=bl&ots=RN6jSGgVgp&sig=pCw2U8uh1eLEZUxOoPAjJgSOxWo&hl=en&sa=X&ei=RhVUU_zVIMGsyASW5oKAAw&ved=0CFEQ6AEwBTgU#v=onepage&q=false%20morel%20related%20deaths&f=false
http://books.google.com/books?id=AFlfpnaGu4AC&pg=PA28&lpg=PA28&dq=false+morel+related+deaths&source=bl&ots=RN6jSGgVgp&sig=pCw2U8uh1eLEZUxOoPAjJgSOxWo&hl=en&sa=X&ei=RhVUU_zVIMGsyASW5oKAAw&ved=0CFEQ6AEwBTgU#v=onepage&q=false%20morel%20related%20deaths&f=false
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I would never eat false morels, aka Gyromitras. They are not "reds," as in another variety of morel that is red in color. They are a completely different species that just happens to vaguely resemble morels, and fruits under similar conditions.
Some people may be able to eat them and not get sick, however some people do die. And there are also unknown longterm effects. My position is: why risk it? There are plenty of other mushrooms that are perfectly safe to eat.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyromitra_esculenta
Some people may be able to eat them and not get sick, however some people do die. And there are also unknown longterm effects. My position is: why risk it? There are plenty of other mushrooms that are perfectly safe to eat.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyromitra_esculenta
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That's great, Terry, go ahead and knock yourself out. But they can be dangerous to eat to for somebody who doesn't know any better reading this message board and thinking they are just another type of morel. They are absolutely not.
I linked to wikipedia because it's simple to find and read, but I have several mycological books that say the same thing. There's a reason every responsible news story about morels mentions the differences identifying morels and gyromitras (false morels).
Eat them all you want, I could care less. I just want the info out there for people, especially inexperienced people, that they need to be cautious and know exactly what they are doing when identifying, collecting and preparing mushrooms.
That's great, Terry, go ahead and knock yourself out. But they can be dangerous to eat to for somebody who doesn't know any better reading this message board and thinking they are just another type of morel. They are absolutely not.
I linked to wikipedia because it's simple to find and read, but I have several mycological books that say the same thing. There's a reason every responsible news story about morels mentions the differences identifying morels and gyromitras (false morels).
Eat them all you want, I could care less. I just want the info out there for people, especially inexperienced people, that they need to be cautious and know exactly what they are doing when identifying, collecting and preparing mushrooms.
Actually the Peterson field guide say's that Gyromitra Caroliniana is edible.
page 50 to be specific.
G.caroliniana is what I mostly see in southern mo. , but I do find a few G. esculenta.
It's a personal choice whether or not to consume the thing's. The MMH does supposedly cook off and vaporize.
Just try not to breath while cooking them
page 50 to be specific.
G.caroliniana is what I mostly see in southern mo. , but I do find a few G. esculenta.
It's a personal choice whether or not to consume the thing's. The MMH does supposedly cook off and vaporize.
Just try not to breath while cooking them
if someone wants to eat false morels and knows what they're getting themselves into .. thats all good. i just dont think its a good idea even suggesting that they're not that dangerous here on the forums. someone will read that, believe it, eat it, and might seriously harm themselves or others. they have killed hundreds if not thousands of people. the fumes alone from boiling them are dangerous if inhaled.
just google "false morel recorded deaths" .. many credible sources (MDC site, medical sites, and university studies) saying eating them has resulted in death
recently saw an article claiming 2-4% of all mushroom deaths were associated with the false morel
im gonna take their word for it
recently saw an article claiming 2-4% of all mushroom deaths were associated with the false morel
im gonna take their word for it
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