Craterellus cornucopioides

(Linn. ex Fr.) Persoon

Horn of Plenty, Trumpet of the dead, Black chanterelle

Cantharellaceae Edible: Fungus, Mushroom, Vegetable 3,868 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

Craterellus cornucopioides is a species of fungus commonly known as the horn of plenty, black chanterelle, black trumpet, or trumpet of the dead. It forms a funnel-shaped grayish mushroom, which is found in Eurasia, North America, and Australia. It is edible.

Description

A mushroom. The fruiting bodies are funnel shaped. It is black in colour.

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Edible Uses

Despite their unpalatable appearance, horns of plenty are edible and choice. According to a Portuguese study, 100 grams of dried C. cornucopioides contain 69.45 g of protein, 13.44 g of carbohydrates (mostly mannitol, a sugar alcohol) and 4.88 g of fat, amounting to 378 calories. They contain fatty acids, primarily of the polyunsaturated variety, as well as phenols, flavonoids and 87 mg of vitamin C. Along with Cantharellus cibarius (golden chanterelles) they are also a significant source of biologically active vitamin B12, containing 1.09–2.65 μg/100 g dry weight. When dried, C. cornucopioides acquires black truffle notes; in this form it can be crumbled as a condiment.

Traditional Uses

The fruiting body is eaten. It can be dried and used as powder or preserved in oil. It is used in soups, stews, and sauces.

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Distribution

A tropical plant. It grows in cool humid parts of conifer and broadleaf forests. In Australian rainforests it grows with Nothofagus sp. It suits humid locations. It can grow in Miombo woodland.

Where It Grows

Africa, Asia, Australia, Balkans, Benin, Britain, Bulgaria, Canada, Central Africa, Central America, China, Congo DR, Costa Rica, Europe, Finland, France, Himalayas, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Malaysia, Mediterranean, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, North America, Russia, Scandinavia, SE Asia, Sicily, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Türkiye, West Africa,

Other Information

It is sold in local markets in Nepal.

Synonyms

Cantharellus

Also Known As

Labajun, Musta torvisieni, Svart trumpetsvamp, Trompette des Mortes

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Cherubini, A. & Landi, S., Andar per Funghi, Edizioni DieRre, p 56 (As Cantharellus cornucopoides)

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