keinomykiö
Keinomykiö is a Finnish term that translates to "fake mushroom" or "false morel." It refers to a group of fungi, primarily from the genus Gyromitra, that are often mistaken for true morels (Morchella species) due to their similar appearance. These fungi are characterized by their convoluted, brain-like or saddle-shaped caps, which lack the distinctive honeycombed structure of true morels.
The most well-known species within the Keinomykiö group is Gyromitra esculenta, also known as the false morel
Distinguishing between true morels and false morels is crucial for mushroom foragers. True morels have hollow