Searching for Morels… But Bringing One Home Anyway!

Here’s how my FungiFriday morel hunt went…

The golden sheen of the sun outside was very inviting this evening, so I rushed to the woodland, hoping to find Morels. They’re supposed to be coming out anytime soon, and this is one mushroom I really don’t want to miss!

Since Morels grow near ash or elm trees, I headed to a south-facing woodland full of ash trees, with leaf litter and old wood chips, ideal conditions for Morels. One thing, though: the soil around here isn’t disturbed, and Morels tend to prefer disturbed soil.

I spent a while looking around, but unfortunately didn’t find any, maybe it’s a bit early.

Instead, I came across this bracket fungus lying on the ground.

When I looked up, I saw a few more on the tree.

Wanting a fresh one, I decided to knock one down using a fallen branch…

and tada! I got it.

It’s a blushing bracket, and I decided to take it home to dry it for crafting.

On my way back, due to flooding on the path, I took a different route and found a branch with a fresh, hairy crust fungus.

Very fresh looking, normally I see them dried up.

Beside it stood a mushroom on the green moss. It was hard, a type of bracket fungus, and really stood out.

Then this baby artist conk that I etch the underside, testing if the mark goes away in the next few days.

Morel
Credit: Wikipedia

So, I went home without any Morels. Just as I was walking near home, sleety rain poured down. I was pleased to be home and warmed up with a cuppa, and decided to play with my yarn to imitate Morel.

I made the base of the cap.

I added ridges.

All around the cap, letting my hook wander in a wonky direction.

I stuffed it.

Then I added the stalk.

I got my morel!

And it is almost like the real one.

Though I cannot cook it, lol, it actually keeps my imagination going.

Like, ohh I spotted one! Lol.

Anyway, I made my morel into a key chain instead. And really pleased with it!

My share in @fungifriday by @ewkaw

Have a lovely day!
Mariah