In the case of the morel the entire outer surface of the upper portion of the plant, that where there are so many pits, is covered with similar sacs.
"Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc."
George Francis Atkinson
It is smooth, or nearly so, at least it is not marked by the large pits present in the cap of the morel, and this is one of the principal distinguishing features of the helvellas as compared with the morels.
"Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc."
George Francis Atkinson
Captain Maurel, or morel, desired to add that there was a trader who owned an hacienda in the interior, and that this trader was starting for his plantation the very next morning; all of which was very convenient, because the trader had extra horses, and he, Captain morel, had a certain influence with the trader.
"The Missourian"
Eugene P. (Eugene Percy) Lyle