The False Morels (Gyromitra spp.): Everything You Need to Know

Lorchels, also known as false morels (Gyromtitra sensu lato), are iconic mushrooms for their impressive morphology and infamous production of the gyromitrin mycotoxin. For centuries, there has been much confusion and speculation regarding species concepts and the distribution of gyromitrin in lorchels. However, tremendous progress has been made in recent years in understanding species boundaries and evolutionary relatedness in the lorchel family (Discinaceae, Pezizales) as well as their ecological roles and production of gyromitrin. Join lorchel expert Dr. Alden Dirks for an overview of our latest findings informed by widespread fungarium sequencing, in-depth taxonomic revisions, and cutting-edge phylogenomic analyses.

Tuesday, February 25th, 2025

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