Morel mushrooms are a type of edible mushrooms that have a honeycomb-like appearance and a nutty, earthy, and meaty flavor. They are prized by chefs and foragers for their taste and texture. False morel mushrooms are a type of poisonous mushrooms that look like morel mushrooms, but have a brain-like or sponge-like appearance. They are also known as Gyromitra esculenta and can cause serious health problems if eaten raw or undercooked.