Horn of plenty
Craterellus cornucopioides
A species of Craterellus. Also known as Black trumpet.
The horn of plenty, also known as the trumpet of death, is a highly prized and edible mushroom often associated with chanterelles. Its distinctive black, trumpet-like appearance is due to its significantly upturned cap. The moniker trumpet of the dead doesn't signify peril, but rather originates from an ancient European superstition that these fungi emerge from burial sites.
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Attributes of Horn of plenty
Cap Diameter
5 - 10 cm
Height
5 - 10 cm
Cap
Funnel- or trumpet-shaped; gray-brown to black; with a deeply incurved margin
Cap Shape
Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Visible lines or stripes
Stem
Cap-colored, hollow; smooth
Stem Shapes
Tapering
Stem Surfaces
Ribbed
Flesh
Thin; brittle; blackish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Slightly sweet, not particularly distinct.
Body Color
BlackGray
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious, Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil, Leaf or Needle Litter, Mosses
You can find Horn of plenty by these plants
Tanoak, European beech, Oaks
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Generally common in Europe
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Horn of plenty
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Cantharellales
Family
Chanterelle
Genus
Craterellus
Toxicity and Edibility of Horn of plenty
Is Horn of plenty Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
