Horn of Plenty
Craterellus cornucopioides
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
A dark grey-brown to black, funnel-shaped species that is easy to overlook on the forest floor. Excellent flavour, often dried and ground as a seasoning.
Identification
- Fruit body black to dark grey, hollow and trumpet-shaped; no true gills.
- Fruits in large groups in leaf litter, often in shaded woodland.
Lookalikes
These species can be confused
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 33
- Lithuania
- 37
- Estonia
- 210
- Global
- 25646
Occurrence records in GBIF — not a claim that the species is absent elsewhere.
Safety first. This information is an educational reference, not a confirmation of an edible mushroom. Identifying fungi is difficult and mistakes can be dangerous. Never eat a mushroom unless you are completely certain of its identity, and consult a certified mycologist.