Fungus
Horn-of-plenty
Craterellus cornucopioidesAlso known as Black Trumpet, Trumpet of the Dead
Horn-of-plenty fungi form thin hollow trumpets colored charcoal gray to nearly black. The outer surface is smooth to wrinkled rather than gilled, and scattered clusters can disappear visually against dark leaf litter.
trumpet fungusforest floorhollow cap
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyObtains nutrients through mycorrhizal partnerships with living trees
Predators
- slugs
- insect larvae
- small mammals
ThreatsForest clearing, soil compaction, drought, host-tree loss, and intensive collection
HabitatsMature broadleaf and mixed woodland, mossy banks, and shaded soil with deep leaf litter
Life spanVisible structures last days to weeks while underground mycelium can persist for years
Classification
- FamilyHydnaceae
- SpeciesCraterellus cornucopioides
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Dark funnel-shaped mushrooms have confusing look-alikes; do not eat or ingest any wild fungus without expert confirmation.
Responsible observation
- Identify: Look for a hollow dark trumpet whose outer surface lacks true gills.
- Document: Record nearby trees and substrate without pulling clusters from the soil.
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