Source-reviewed species profile
Sprucecone cap Strobilurus esculentus
Small brown cap on a thin tough stem growing directly from a spruce cone. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat.
Learning content – not identification
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Field features
- Small brown cap on a thin tough stem growing directly from a spruce cone.
Habitat and search guidance
On buried spruce cones in coniferous woodland.
Season
Early spring.
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.