gogofast
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Some false Morels, such as Gyromitra esculenta (aka brain morel), are hollow when cross-sectioned similar to the edible Morels, but the edible ones all have honeycomb-like ridges and pits that are unmistakable. Even if you do make a mistake, as long as you cook or completely dry them, the poison is eliminated. When eaten raw, it is deadly.Good to know that there are lookalike Morels and that the real ones have hollow stems. Ive never had them but would like to try them. I saw a patch of about 10-15 of them on my property 2 years ago. They didnt come up last year but maybe this year? And hopefully if they do they are hollow.