Trumpet of deathCraterellus cornucopioides
Shape: deep funnel-shaped hat, hygrophanous, black and then gray as it dries, with a lobed, sinuous edge. The folds are absent. The underside of the hat is gray and smooth (or almost so). Stalk hollow
Flesh: very thin and black
Spores: 10-16 x 6-9 µm, ovoid to elliptical
Taste: sweet
Odour: strong, pleasant (reminiscent of cured meats)
Breeding season Autumn
Dimension Hat: 2-15 cm; Foot: 2-9 x 0.7-2.2 cm
Habitat Under various hardwoods, mainly on non-calcareous or slightly calcareous soils.
