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.
Learning content – not identification
Images, text and app suggestions cannot confirm a species or food safety.
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.
Season
Spring to late autumn.
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.