Source-reviewed species profile
Conifer tuft Hypholoma capnoides
Yellow-brown cap and greyish gills without the green tone of sulphur tuft. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.
Where can I find conifer tuft?
In clusters on dead conifer wood.
In Mycoverse you can select Conifer tuft 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
- Yellow-brown cap and greyish gills without the green tone of sulphur tuft.
Habitat and search guidance
In clusters on dead conifer wood.
Months
March–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.