Strobilurus esculentus is a very common, inedible mushroom of the genus Strobilurus

Strobilurus

Strobilurus is a genus of fungi in the Physalacriaceae family. The genus has a widespread distribution in temperate regions, and contains 10 species. Species of Strobilurus grow on pine cones.-Species:*S. albipilatus*S. conigenoides...

. It can often be found in spring on fallen pine cones.

Description

The cap is convex, brownish grey, and grows 1 to 3 cm in diameter. It can also be off-white or brownish-black. The gills are crowded, white, and somewhat sinuate. The spores are white. The stem is brownish grey with a pale apex.