California black trumpet
A species of Craterellus Scientific name : Craterellus calicornucopioides Genus : Craterellus
California black trumpet, A species of Craterellus
Scientific name: Craterellus calicornucopioides
Genus: Craterellus
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Description
The california black trumpet is a North American cousin of the well-known European mushroom Black trumpet (Craterellus cornucopioides). It is one of the most distinguishable trumpet-shaped mushrooms. It appears abundantly once every several years, growing in dense clusters, often appearing in the same locations.
Colors
Black
Blue
Habitat
The california black trumpet can be found in mixed forests and it's mostly associated with coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia), tanbark oak (Lithocarpus densiflorus), and madrone (Arbutus menziesii). It is always found near the roots of trees, where it exists in a symbiotic relationship in which the two species feed each other essential nutrients. It's frequent in mossy areas.
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Edibility
The california black trumpet—very closely related to highly-sought-after chanterelles—is itself considered a choice edible. They are said to have a flavor similar to black truffles, especially when dried and ground.
Habitat
The california black trumpet can be found in mixed forests and it's mostly associated with coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia), tanbark oak (Lithocarpus densiflorus), and madrone (Arbutus menziesii). It is always found near the roots of trees, where it exists in a symbiotic relationship in which the two species feed each other essential nutrients. It's frequent in mossy areas.
Growth Form
Gregarious
Sporocarp Height
5-9 cm
Cap Diameter
3-5 cm
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Taste mild
Spore Print
White to creamy
Species Status
Least Concern
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Cantharellales Family
Chanterelle Genus
Craterellus Species
California black trumpet