For many, morel mushrooms are a spring treasure. 

Maybe you've heard of friends foraging for the wild mushrooms or tried it yourself. If you're interested, this is the time of year when you're most likely to find success.

"A lot of mushrooms are mysterious because they're not well studied." said Peter Martignacco from the Minnesota Mycological Society. 

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