Common name: Black Trumpet.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Craterellus fallax is a species of "black trumpets" that occurs in Eastern North America where it replaces the European taxon Craterellus cornucopioides. C. fallax can also be separated by its yellow-orange spore print, where Craterellus cornucopioides has a white spore print.
Craterellus fallax is a species of funnel-shaped fungus that grows on the ground in association with trees, particularly oak and pine. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from August to November, often in clusters, and can be found in a variety of habitats, including woodland edges, sandy soils, and along roadsides. The cap is 2-6 cm wide, wavy or lobed, and ranges in color from yellow-brown to reddish-brown, while the stem is slender and often curved. The flesh is thin and brittle, with a mild to sweet odor and taste.
Black trumpet mushrooms (Craterellus fallax) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, September 22, 2018
Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Side view of black trumpet mushrooms (Craterellus fallax) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, September 22, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Black trumpet mushrooms (Craterellus fallax) among pine needles on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, September 22, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Black trumpet mushrooms (Craterellus fallax) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 23, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Black trumpet mushrooms (Craterellus fallax) on a sandy terrace near the creek in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 20, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Shepherd, TX 77371, USA
Black trumpet mushrooms (Craterellus fallax) on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, October 27, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Black trumpet mushrooms (Craterellus fallax) among pine needles on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, June 2, 2021Forest Rd 203, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Black trumpet mushrooms (Craterellus fallax) on sandy soil on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, June 2, 2021Forest Rd 203, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Black trumpet mushrooms (Craterellus fallax) together with underside of some milkcap (Lactarius) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, June 2, 2021Forest Rd 203, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Black trumpet mushrooms (Craterellus fallax) together with a cap of some milkcap (Lactarius) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, June 2, 2021Forest Rd 203, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Black trumpet mushrooms (Craterellus fallax) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, June 2, 2021Forest Rd 203, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Black trumpet mushrooms (Craterellus fallax) under pines on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 5, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Black trumpet mushrooms (Craterellus fallax) among pine needles on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 5, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USAObservations of Craterellus fallax in East and Central Texas reveal the fungus grows in various locations within Sam Houston National Forest. Specifically, it has been found on Caney Creek Trail, Big Creek Scenic Area, Winters Bayou Trail, Richards Loop Trail, and Lone Star Hiking Trail. The mushrooms typically thrive among pine needles, on sandy terraces near creeks, and on sandy soil. They have been spotted in different months, including September, November, October, and June, indicating a possible extended fruiting period. Additionally, they have been observed growing alongside other species, such as milkcap (Lactarius) mushrooms, suggesting a cohabiting relationship in their ecosystem. The consistent presence of Craterellus fallax in these areas highlights its adaptability to the region's environment.
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