MORELS
Morel mushrooms are sometimes called sponge mushrooms and appear in April
in Central Illinois. Many regard them as a delicacy. Identification can
be easy regarding their shape and appearance, though false morels look
similar and are often classified as poisonous.
It is the University of Illinois policy NOT to identify wild mushrooms
for the purpose of eating.
Many mushrooms are similar in appearance to each other, even though
some may be poisonous and others edible. Identification can only be achieved
through spore testing, which takes time and makes the mushroom past prime
for eating.
For identification, refer inquiries to local hospitals or the Regional
Poison Control Center in Rockford.
A good mushroom reference is the Peterson Field Guide to Mushrooms.
However, it should only serve as a reference and not an absolute authority.
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