FOTD #057 : trumpet of the dead! (craterellus cornucopioides)
the trumpet of the dead (AKA horn of plenty, black chanterelle, or black trumpet) is a cantharellaceae fungus. it is found in europe, north america, & east asia. most often, it is found under broad-leaf trees, in moist spots.
the big question : can i bite it??
yes :-) they have great flavour & are full of protein, making them choice.
c. cornucopioides description :
"the fruiting body does not have a separation into stalk & cap, but is shaped like a funnel expanded at the top, normally up to about 10 centimetres (4 inches) tall & .5–7 cm (1⁄4–2+3⁄4 in) in diameter, but said to grow exceptionally to 15 cm (6 in) tall. the upper & inner surface is black or dark grey, & rarely yellow. the lower & outer fertile surface is a much lighter shade of grey."
[images : source & source]
[fungus description : source]
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you are my new favourite tumblr person
a cruel question: what's your favourite fungus? or your top 2.2 to 3.8 million favourite species...
Aw, thanks, fellow tumblr person!
A cruel question indeed. I appreciate the alternative option for listening several million. 😆 But I think I can manage with three. No, four. No, two. I'll do two.
1. Black Trumpet (Craterellus fallax)
The first edible mushroom I ever foraged with a delightful goth aesthetic. It's pretty hard to mistake this mushroom for something else, but I was still terrified to eat it. First time round, anyway.
2. Old Man of the Woods (Strobilomyces strobilaceus... Or "floccopus" depending on who you ask, I think both are great)
Such a friendly shroom, and I'm always so happy to see it. And also boop it because it is very soft and boopable. It's like if a Newfoundland were a mushroom.
Thanks for asking!
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Funguary 2024 Day 19
🍜 Week 3: Edible
☕ Craterellus cornucopioides aka Black trumpet
Like all members of the Chanterelle family, he is kind and has a pet black fox (for some reason I think the fox's name is Patrick). He also wears sweaters, plays the trumpet and drinks hot coffee.
What do foxes have to do with it? Because Chanterelle mushrooms in Russian sounded like “лисичка” (lisichka), which is a diminutive name for a fox.
Other arts:
🧢 Mycena Subcyanocephala
🪸 Lilac Coral Fungus
🦃 Turkey Tail
☁️ Cystolepiota
🏮 Filoboletus Manipularis
🪽 Angel Wings
🧽 Penicillin
👹 Satan's Bolete
🌳 Silver Leaf Fungus
🗡️ Destroying Angel
🪺 Birds Nest Fungus
🧟 Dead Man's Fingers
👒 Lilac Bonnet
🩸 Bleeding Tooth
🪮 Black Velvet
🍜 Enoki
🍘 Dotted Stem Bolete
🌧️ Inky Cap
☕ Black Trumpet 🍄
🧤 Amethyst Deceiver
🍚 Puffball
💧 Dewdrop Bonnet
🫂 Mycorrhizal Network
🎭 False Blusher
🐕 Stinkhorn
🌵 Prototaxites
🪬 Blue Coprinopsis
🐝 Icing Sugar Fingus
💋 Magic Mushroom
Organizer: @/feefal
🇷🇺 Pic on ref
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there’s this app called mushroom book
ohh, thank you !! this looks interesting, but i still can't find a single source to verify that this is true, & i don't suppose there is a way to find out what source the app used. i hope there are no other errors in the app, especially when it comes to stating the edibility of fungi.
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the harveston sledathon event: jade leech's "incantation"
i'm not sure if everyone has gotten to this part in the new english server event yet, but this part when they were at the market got me curious. so, in typical me fashion, i committed a day of research to figure out what the hell jade was talking about.
first i would like to say that this was put together with A DAYS WORTH OF RESEARCH so if you know more about these plants/mushrooms and would like to add information or correct me please do so in the replies!! i'm not an expert by any means LMAO
with that said, onto the first plant!! i will list the scientific name that jade uses first and then the common name in parentheses. each plant/mushroom will have a picture after the short description for reference!!
i got all these images from google obv
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Urtica dioica (Stinging Nettle) - A perennial herb that grows best in moist areas. Grows in late fall to early spring. Fall sun, partial shade. Used as an herbal remedy for sore muscles and seasonal allergies.
Aegopodium podagraria (Ground Elder) - Marked as an invasive species in some of the eastern states of the US (Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Jersey, Vermont, Michigan, and Wiscousin.) Thrives in moist soil and grows during the summer. It’s commonly used in soup and as a remedy for gouts.
Polypodiopsida (Ferns!!!) - Thrives in moist soil and grows near rivers and creeks. Grows in shady locations in early spring. They reproduce with spores. Fiddlehead ferns are the curled up fronds of a young fern that can be cooked and eaten in various ways (steamed, fried & stored, roasted, pickled, etc.) They can also be used as fertilizer and for landscaping.
Chamaenerion angustifolium (Fireweed) - A perennial herb that flowers in June to September. Grows in full sun to partial shade and moist, well drained soil. Its primary use is medicine but it’s also used in tea, which in turn can be used to treat migraines, infections, and colds. Young fireweed shoots can be cooked and eaten (apparently, they taste like asparagus and should be cooked like them, too.)
Allium ursinum (Wild Garlic or Cowleek) - Thrives in slightly acidic soil & moist conditions. Prefers shady conditions and grows around winter to spring, with a peak season of February to April. You can eat basically the whole plant, but if you eat the bulb the plant obviously won’t grow back. It’s been used as a medical plant and in cooking.
Sorbus (Mountain Ash or Rowan) - A bush that produces edible berries in late summer into early fall, and they stay on the tree into winter. The berries should not be eaten raw, but should be cooked because they contain parasorbic acid. The cooking process converts the parasorbic acid into a preservative sorbic acid. Their astringent taste is made sweeter by the frost. They grow best in full sun to partial shade and moist, well drained soil. They usually grow up to 15 meters tall.
Plantago major (Broadleaf Plantain) - A perennial herb that grows in late spring to summer (and sometimes in autumn.) They prefer moist soil but are very adaptable. Grows in moderate shade to full sun. The entire plant is edible, but apparently the flower shoots are especially delicious. They naturally grow in very dense populations and are easy to harvest. Works as a medicinal herb to treat inflammation and boost the immune system.
Equisetum arvense (Field horsetail) - Another perennial herb that grows from summer to the first frost. Grows in moist soil with full to partial sun. Can be used in tea and benefits the urinary system. Their root systems can grow as deep as six feet.
Craterellus tubaeformis (Winter mushroom, or funnel chanterelle) - Our first mushroom!! They are featured in a lot of recipes and are fairly common. They’re ready to harvest in mid-winter to mid-spring. They can be found in mossy areas with well decayed wood, and grow in loose clusters. They apparently have an earthy/fruity taste, and should be cooked so they don’t taste unbearably peppery.
Boletus edulis (Penny Bun) - Another mushroom with a dark brown cap. Spores grow more mushrooms in summer and autumn. Thrives in moist soil and can be harvested a few days after summer rain. They’re around 25cm tall on average and can weigh a kilo (which made me yell out loud, mind you. That's a big mushroom!!) They have a slightly nutty flavor.
Craterellus lutescens (Yellow Foot) - The last item on this list is another mushroom. It thrives in moist soil and they grow from 2-7 cm in length. They apparently have a peppery flavor when raw, but taste earthy when cooked. They typically grow around moss in loose clusters. They’re pretty similar to the craterellus tubaeformis, as one would expect from their shared genus, “craterellus.”
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Overall Plant Conditions (AKA patterns I noticed while researching):
Practically all of these plants love moist & well drained soil. A lot of these plants grow in the summertime and like full/partial sun, but there’s a few exceptions of course. There’s a lot of herbs and perennial greenery that have medicinal properties. Many plants on this list grow well in disturbed soil or near water and roadways. All of them are edible (but beware of dangerous lookalikes!)
anyways < jade leech 3 i hope you found this somewhat interesting because i sure did!! (which is why i spent all my free time today researching it sigh the things i do for mermen)
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