Take a Closer Look at your Black Trumpets

But that’s not all. He placed a lovely little bouquet of Craterellus atrocinereus on top. They’re similar, but not identical. The C. atrocinereus have a veiny underside, like our Golden Chanterelles, whereas the C. calicornucopioides have a smoother hymenium. Check it out in these pictures and keep an eye open for them in the woods.

Craterellus atrocinereus. © Debbie Viess (from mushroomobserver.org)

Craterellus calicornucopioides. © Alan Rockefeller (from mushroomobserver.org)

Craterellus atrocinereus. © Darvin DeShazer (from mushroomobserver.org)

Craterellus calicornucopioides. © Christian Schwarz (from mushroomobserver.org)

I’ve found them occasionally in the past, and they always get lost in my basket with the dominant species. My comparison: they taste basically the same, but the C. atrocinereus have a slightly softer and more luscious texture. See what you think. Bon appétit!