Source-reviewed species profile
Pinecone cap Strobilurus stephanocystis
Small pale-brown cap on a thin stem arising from a buried pine cone. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat.
Where can I find pinecone cap?
On buried pine cones in pine woodland.
In Mycoverse you can select Pinecone cap 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
- Small pale-brown cap on a thin stem arising from a buried pine cone.
Habitat and search guidance
On buried pine cones in pine woodland.
Months
March–April
Species requiring extra care
Compare the complete mushroom, habitat and season. These cards support learning; they do not identify a finding.
Safety status
Included with a food status in the Norwegian 2026 Norm List. This learning profile never confirms a finding or that it is safe to eat. Use qualified local expertise.
Sources and review status
- Normlisten 2026 – Fagmykologisk råd
- Norges sopp- og nyttevekstforbund – vinter- og vårsopper
- Giftinformasjonen – sandmorkel
Last reviewed: 9 August 2026.