Source-reviewed species profile
Giant club Clavariadelphus pistillaris
Large unbranched club, yellow-brown to ochre, with a rounded top. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.
Where can I find giant club?
Lime-rich deciduous woodland, especially with beech.
In Mycoverse you can select Giant 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.
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Field features
- Large unbranched club, yellow-brown to ochre, with a rounded top.
Habitat and search guidance
Lime-rich deciduous woodland, especially with beech.
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: 30 September 2026.