Craterellus fallax

A. H. Sm.

Black trumpet-of-death, Horn of plenty

Cantharellaceae Edible: Mushroom, Fungus 9,073 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

Craterellus fallax is a species of "black trumpets" that occurs in Eastern North America. With a number of lookalikes in the genus, it is edible but not substantial.

Description

A mushroom. The fruiting bodies are trumpet shaped.

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Edible Uses

It is a choice edible fungus, although is not substantial.

Traditional Uses

The fruiting bodies are eaten. They can be sauteed or used in omelettes. They are often dried and ground into a powder and used for seasoning soups, sauces, and other foods. They can be pickled.

Distribution

It is a subtropical plant.

Where It Grows

Mexico, North America,

References (3)

Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 251
Schneider, E., 2001, Vegetables from Amaranth to Zucchini: The essential reference. HarperCollins. p 171