Source-reviewed species profile
Black trumpet Craterellus cornucopioides
Thin dark hollow trumpet with an almost smooth outer surface. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat.
Where can I find black trumpet?
Deciduous and mixed woodland, often in leaf litter on richer soil.
In Mycoverse you can select Black trumpet 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
- Thin dark hollow trumpet with an almost smooth outer surface.
Habitat and search guidance
Deciduous and mixed woodland, often in leaf litter on richer soil.
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
- Normlisten 2026 – Fagmykologisk råd
- Pensumliste for soppsakkyndige – traktsopper
- Giftinformasjonen – sopp
Last reviewed: 9 August 2026.