Family Morchellaceae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of edible fungi including the true morels.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The family Morchellaceae consists of several edible fungi species, but some of its members can be toxic if not identified correctly.
- Fungi belonging to the family Morchellaceae have an irregular honeycomb or network-like appearance on their caps.
- Some of the characteristic features of the family Morchellaceae are their dark, wavy, and irregularly pitted caps.
- The family Morchellaceae includes the highly prized true morels, valued for their rich, earthy flavor.
- True morels in the family Morchellaceae have long been sought after by chefs and food enthusiasts worldwide for their culinary uses.