S. K. Traders is established in 1920 AD. Since, then, we are the quality suppliers for Black morels, dried pmomengrate, banafsa etc.
The black morel can be anywhere from half an inch high to over a foot high. When it first comes up, especially if it is lodged under leaves, away from the light, it is anything but black; "gray, " or even "white" might be a better description. But usually black morels are a very dark brown by the time they are mature--nearly black, with darker ridges and lighter pits, and a whitish or dirty brownish stem. Sometimes they're pointy, but other times they can be rounded. They are hollow. They come up, generally speaking, before the other true morels, often beginning to appear in my area(centralIllinois) as early as the last week of March.
The proper scientific names for the North American black morels are still to be determined. Some authors use the label "Morchella angusticeps" because it is the only North American species name. But the name Morchella angusticeps is pretty clearly invalid(itsauthor appears to have had a yellow morel in mind), and ongoing DNA testing has revealed at least five black morels on the continent. See the comments below for further information.
A word of caution regarding black morels: Some people have allergic reactions, apparently, to these mushrooms. While the reaction is not usually severe, it can involve stomach upset and a loss of muscle coordination. Instances are rare, and often involve the combination of black morels and the consumption of alcohol. Still, if you have never eaten black morels, take it easy(afew bites) the first time, and don't drink.
