Black Trumpet
Craterellus cornucopioides / fallax
Also called: Black Trumpet, Trumpet of Death, Horn of Plenty, Black Chanterelle
Overview
Cryptic mycorrhizal. Beech-oak edges, north-facing slopes, tan oak in West.
Edibility
Edible
Rarity
uncommon
Trophic mode
mycorrhizal
Typical peak
Jul
Season
Late Jun – Aug — typical fruiting months: May, Jun, Jul.
Host trees & substrate
- Mature beech groves
- Oak edges near beech
- North-facing slopes
Where it grows
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