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genus Morchella

genus Morchella

9.2
A type of edible mushroom with a honeycomb cap prized for cooking
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs mɔrˈkɛlə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Morchella
  • The genus Morchella includes several species prized by gourmet chefs for their distinctive flavor.

Examples

  • Proper identification of fungi in the genus Morchella is important because they resemble some poisonous varieties.

  • Scientists conducted a survey to map the distribution of the genus Morchella across North America.

  • The genus Morchella includes many species of edible mushrooms.

  • Did you know that the genus Morchella is highly prized in gourmet cuisine?

  • The genus Morchella is sought after by chefs for its unique taste and culinary applications.

  • Many cooks are eager to learn how to forage for the genus Morchella during mushroom season.

  • During spring, enthusiasts often search for the genus Morchella in wooded areas for cooking.

Synonyms

Morchella
vsgenus Morchella
  • Specialized
9.2

A type of edible mushroom with a honeycomb cap used in cooking

is the same but uses a scientific group label making it more formal

Surface Forms

genus Morchella singular
genera Morchella plural

Morphology

genus + Morchella

The phrase is fully compositional: 'genus' names a biological rank and 'Morchella' is a taxon name, so a learner who knows both constituents will understand it as the taxonomic genus called Morchella (the group of morel fungi). This follows standard noun-noun naming patterns in taxonomy and is cross-linguistically transparent.

Etymology

The name genus Morchella comes from the old word morel plus the small ending -ella, so it literally means 'little morels'. The honeycomb look of these mushrooms helps you remember that genus Morchella refers to the group of edible, honeycomb-like mushrooms.