nor.: Rynket klokkemorkel | swe.: Vindlad klockmurkla | fin.: Poimukellomörsky | dt.: Böhmische Verpel, Runzelverpel | sci. syn.: Ptychverpa bohemica
Verpa Bohemica, also known as the early morel or wrinkled thimble-cap, is among the earliest mushrooms to emerge (in Europe) during spring, symbolizing the arrival of the season and making it a sought-after target for mushroom foragers after the winter months of scarcity.
Like many mushrooms from the morel family, Verpa bohemica are also good edible mushrooms. Like all morels, however, they must be prepared properly as they are poisonous to humans when eaten raw.