Craterellus cornucopioides(black trumpet, crna trubica) is an edible mushroom recognized for its characteristic black color and trumpet shape. It can’t be mistaken for any toxic mushrooms.
It grows in Europe, North America, and parts of Asia, usually in oak woods. In some countries, it is considered a delicacy with almost the same value as truffles.

What does Craterellus cornucopioides look like?
Some people say that when hunting for trumpet mushrooms is like searching for black holes in the woods. For their specific color, they are hard to spot but since they grow in colonies. Because of it, there can be found hundreds of mushrooms in only one place. Mushrooms look like a small trumpet with a curved edge that is slightly thinner than the rest of the mushrooms. The trumpet doesn’t have a real stipe. It’s actually an extended cap. Its color is very specific, dark grey to black with slightly lighter hymenium.

How to eat and prepare it?
This small mushroom is highly valued among mushroom lovers. between people sometimes it’s called “truffles for poor people”. Since it grows in big colonies the best way to store this plant is by drying it to keep it from occupying too much room in the freezer.Before cooking them just soak the mushrooms in water for 5-6 hours. Mushrooms can also be crushed and the powder can be used to add flavor to soups and sauces.

Can it be mistaken for toxic mushrooms?
Black trumpet can’t be mistaken for any toxic plants. Their specific color and shape distinguish them from any other mushroom.