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horn of plenty (Craterellus cornucopioides)
Craterellus cornucopioides is a black-gray, hollow funnel without gills, which grows sociably in the beech forest. It is an excellent seasoning and edible mushroom.
Scientific name: Craterellus cornucopioides
Features
The fruit body is 3 to 12 cm high, trumpet-shaped, black brown to black grey on the inside and scaly, with wavy edge. The outside is smooth to slightly wrinkled and ash gray, without ridges or gills. A separate stem is missing, the funnel tapers downwards and is hollow up to the base. Ring and volva are missing. It smells pleasantly spicy, dried very aromatic. The flesh is thin, elastic and gray. White
Habitat
European beech, also oak and grove beech.. Fresh, rather nutrient-poor, but base-containing soils.. From the lowlands to the mountains.
Season
August to November Especially September and October.
Weather and fruiting
Dark trumpet shape; after wet spells in beech woods often abundant and well camouflaged.
Lookalike risk
Craterellus cinereus: It is divided into cap and stem and has clear wrinkles. Craterellus sinuosus: It is brighter, bushy branched and not so deep funnel-shaped.
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FAQ
What does the map show?
Weather-based foraging chances, not a guarantee that fruit bodies stand at the pin.
Can I eat this mushroom?
No page replaces identification. If unsure, leave it or ask an expert.
Horn of plenty: is it edible?
Yes, it is an edible mushroom. The name has nothing to do with toxicity; the species is practically distinctive.
Horn of plenty: when and where does it grow?
In central Europe the season runs August to November. Especially September and October. Habitat: European beech, also oak and grove beech.
Horn of plenty: what are the lookalikes?
The most important distinction is from Craterellus cinereus (Craterellus cinereus, edible): It is divided into cap and stem and has clear wrinkles. Other lookalikes: Craterellus sinuosus.
When is a trip worth it?
Dark trumpet shape; after wet spells in beech woods often abundant and well camouflaged.