Black bulgar
Bulgaria inquinans
A species of Bulgaria. Also known as Poor man's licorice, Bachelor's buttons.
The black bulgar is a peculiar fungus resembling dark, gelatinous candies. Although some experts label its edibility as uncertain, others categorize it as toxic. Regardless, its uninviting look undoubtedly makes it simple to opt out of eating the black bulgar.
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Attributes of Black bulgar
Cap Diameter
5 - 40 mm
Cap
Cap 5 - 40 mm across; flat, cup-shaped; brownish to blackish brown, black; surface smooth; margin inrolled
Flesh
Rubbery to gelatinous; dark ochre-brown
Spore Print Color
Black to very dark brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownBlack
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious, Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
You can find Black bulgar by these plants
Oaks, European beech
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Fairly common and widespread
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Black bulgar
Phylum
Sac fungi
Class
Leotiomycetes
Order
Leotiales
Family
Bulgariaceae
Genus
Bulgaria
Toxicity and Edibility of Black bulgar
Is Black bulgar Toxic?
The black bulgar is recognized as a poisonous fungus that harbors photosensitizing compounds. Upon consumption, these compounds can lead to dermatological harm and inflammation of the skin when exposed to sunlight.
