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Gyromitra brunnea

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Gyromitra brunnea is a species of fungus belonging to the genus Gyromitra, commonly known as false morels. While many Gyromitra species are poisonous, G. brunnea is considered edible. This fungus is typically found in sandy soils or woods. False morels are characterized by a cap with convolutions that can resemble a brain. They are part of the larger group of cup fungi, which are typically disk- or cup-shaped structures bearing spore sacs.12

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