Morchellas appear in Greek forests from March to May in small groups or alone on the ground in coniferous and broadleaf forests. In recent years, successful cultivation efforts have been started in various countries with excellent results, without significantly reducing the price of the product. They are mushrooms known worldwide in the world of haute cuisine but also in Greece as they are highly appreciated in many areas. They are also known as kourkourikia, kourmekia, lagoudes, matsikaria, etc.