vs Pouched False Morel

Gyromitra parma compared with Gyromitra infula

Key Differences

• is Critically Endangered while Pouched False Morel is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Pouched False Morel
Kingdom same	Fungi (Fungi)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class same	Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)	Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)
Order same	Pezizales (Pezizales)	Pezizales (Pezizales)
Family same	Discinaceae	Discinaceae
Genus same	Gyromitra	Gyromitra
Species	Gyromitra parma	Gyromitra infula

Evolutionary Relationship

and Pouched False Morel share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Gyromitra.

Conservation Status

CR — Critically Endangered

Pouched False Morel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute		Pouched False Morel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Pouched False Morel

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇸🇪 Sweden