Morchella galilaea is a mycorrhizal species of fungus in the family Morchellaceae that was described as new to science in 2012. Unlike most morels, which are characterized by spring season fruiting, M. galilaea fruits in autumn (between October and December). In the Mediterranean region it is often associated with Olive trees (e.g. Gozo, Malta) or Pine trees, amongst other trees. Molecular studies have shown that the fungus is found in China, Java, Hawaii, Israel, New Zealand, India, Croatia, Italy, Sicily, Gozo (Maltese Islands), Majorca Island (Spain), Reunion Island (France), Turkey, and three countries in Africa. The type collection was made under Fraxinus syriaca plants in Israel.