Due to their limited availability, these mushrooms are highly prized by chefs and mushroom fans alike. These mushrooms are in high demand for restaurants and farmers' markets, and mushroom hunters search for them into the wild in every spring season. The morel mushroom is one of many types of wild mushroom that has a nutty flavor. Mushrooms with a meaty texture differ from mushrooms with a slimy texture. The size and appearance of these also vary considerably. They come in a variety of shapes and colors. A honeycomb-like exterior makes it easy to identify them. On the inside, they are white and hollow.