Source-reviewed species profile

Truncate club Clavariadelphus truncatus

Robust club with a flattened or depressed top and yellow-brown colours. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.

Where can I find truncate club?

Coniferous woodland, especially under spruce in moss and litter.

In Mycoverse you can select Truncate club 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.

Learning content – not identification

Images, text and app suggestions cannot confirm a species or food safety.

Field features

  • Robust club with a flattened or depressed top and yellow-brown colours.

Habitat and search guidance

Coniferous woodland, especially under spruce in moss and litter.

Months

August–November

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

Last reviewed: 25 August 2026.

Take the profile outdoors.

Follow the species, view local seasonal signals and use field guidance in the app.