Yellow Foot

Yellow Foot (Craterellus lutescens) by Anna Ratkevich. Ink and watercolour on paper
Latin name
Craterellus lutescens
Materials
Ink and watercolour on paper

An edible mushroom appreciated in many countries for its delicate flavor.

Where does it live?

Grows in cool, moist forests on mossy ground and among decaying leaves.

Where the spores form

Folded. Spores develop on folds, ridges or vein-like structures. These may be thick, irregular and joined to one another.

Did you know?

This mushroom often appears in large groups. Once you find one, you may discover dozens more hidden among the moss and fallen leaves.