Verpa
| Verpa | |
|---|---|
| V. conica | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Pezizomycetes |
| Order: | Pezizales |
| Family: | Morchellaceae |
| Genus: | Verpa Sw. (1815) |
| Type species | |
| Verpa conica (O.F.Müll.) Sw. (1815) | |
| Synonyms | |
Verpa is a genus of ascomycete fungi related to the morels. Resembling the latter genus in edibility and form, the common name early morels is popular. There are five species in the widespread genus.