Skip to main content
Common Pin Mould
The type species of Mucor and one of the earliest molds described, by Micheli in 1729. It is a common saprotroph of soil, dung, water, plants and moist foods, forming fluffy, hair-like mycelium topped with round, dark sporangia. On mushroom grain spawn and agar it is part of the "black pin mold" group.
Not edible; food spoilage mold. Discard moldy food and contaminated spawn.
Never eat a wild mushroom based on a web page — confirm with an expert.
Mycology is an evolving science: names, classifications and safety information change as research advances. Entries are compiled from cited sources and reviewed, but may be incomplete or out of date — check the sources, and never rely on this library alone to identify or eat a mushroom.
This page grows with the community. Here is what it is still missing:
Join WeMush to log cultivation data, discover strains, and connect with fellow growers.
Join WeMush