Source-reviewed species profile
Pig's ear Gomphus clavatus
Fleshy violet-brown fans in dense clusters with a wrinkled decurrent underside. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.
Where can I find pig's ear?
On soil in damp coniferous and mixed woodland.
In Mycoverse you can select Pig's ear and compare candidate search areas using a species-specific assessment of rainfall, estimated soil moisture, temperature, forest type, tree signals, canopy cover, terrain and season. Where source coverage is available, the assessment also uses historical species observations. Historical observations are historical data, not recent finds.
Images, text and app suggestions cannot confirm a species or food safety.
Field features
- Fleshy violet-brown fans in dense clusters with a wrinkled decurrent underside.
Habitat and search guidance
On soil in damp coniferous and mixed woodland.
Months
June–November
Safety status
Not presented as food. Never use the app to decide whether a mushroom is safe to eat. Not presented as a food mushroom. This profile supports learning and safer boundaries; it does not approve a finding.
Sources and review status
- MushroomExpert.Com – species account
- USDA Forest Service – North American Fungi Protochecklist
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy
Last reviewed: 4 October 2026.