Horn of Plenty, Trumpet of the dead, Black chanterelle
Craterellus cornucopioides

Family: Cantharellaceae

What it is like

A mushroom. The fruiting bodies are funnel shaped. It is black in colour.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in cool humid parts of conifer and broadleaf forests. In Australian rainforests it grows with Nothofagus sp. It suits humid locations. It can grow in Miombo woodland.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Australia, Balkans, Benin, Britain, Bulgaria, Canada, Central Africa, Central America, China, Congo DR, Costa Rica, Europe, Finland, France, Himalayas, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Malaysia, Mediterranean, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, North America, Russia, Scandinavia, SE Asia, Sicily, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Türkiye, West Africa

How it is used for food

The fruiting body is eaten. It can be dried and used as powder or preserved in oil. It is used in soups, stews, and sauces.

It is sold in local markets in Nepal.

Edible parts

Fungus, mushroom, vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Labajun, Musta torvisieni, Svart trumpetsvamp, Trompette des Mortes

Synonyms

Cantharellus