Morchella galilaea
species of fungus
Morchella galilaea is a species of morel fungus in the family Morchellaceae. It was described in 2012 from specimens collected under ash trees in Israel. Unlike most morels which fruit in spring, this species uniquely produces its honey-combed fruiting bodies during autumn (October to December), often in association with olive or pine trees. It is characterized by its cap of pits and ridges that range from silvery grey when young to olive-brown or yellow-brown at maturity, with ridges that start white and become light yellowish with age. Originally found in Israel and Turkey, molecular studies have confirmed its presence across a broad global distribution including parts of Asia, Europe, Africa, Hawaii, and New Zealand.
Taxonomy
Morchella galilaea was described as a new species in 2012. The type collection was made under Fraxinus syriaca plants in Israel. Although first recognised phylogenetically under the informal code "Mes‑16", evaluation of Turkish material—including macro‑ and micromorphological study and multi‑locus phylogenetic analyses—demonstrated its identity with the Israeli collections. Specimens examined from Adana Province, Turkey, were collected between October and December 2009–2012 and deposited in the ANK and Kon herbaria. Molecular data from these specimens cluster reliably with sequences of M. galilaea from Israel and other regions, confirming its distinction among true morels.
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