Amethyst chanterelle grows in woodland areas and is recognizable by its distinct violet-tinted cap, which usually has a wavy margin. The underside of the cap reveals gill-like ridges that are also violet-toned, fading with age. Amethyst chanterelle prefers symbiotic relationships with hardwood trees, particularly beech and oak, helping them absorb essential nutrients from the soil.
Cap Diameter:
5 - 15 cm
Odor:
Slightly fruity, apricot-like aroma.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Amethyst chanterelle
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Attributes of Amethyst chanterelle
Cap Diameter
5 - 15 cm
Height
2 - 4 cm
Cap
Cap 10 cm across; flat; yellow, purplish; with scaly
Cap Shape
Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Decurrent; narrow; pale yellow-orange to pinkish-orange; turns orange when bruised
Stem
Stem 2 - 4 cm long, 1 - 2 cm thick; pale yellowish-orange; fleshy; turns deep tawny when handled
Stem Shapes
Tapering
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Firm; pale cream yellow; turns brownish-orange when cut
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Pale yellow with a slight pinkish tinge
Odor
Slightly fruity, apricot-like aroma.
Body Color
Yellow
Purple
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Amethyst chanterelle by these plants:
Oaks, Firs, Spruces
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Common
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Habitat of Amethyst chanterelle
Amethyst chanterelle thrives in deciduous woodlands, often in the presence of oak, beech, or birch trees. They preferentially grow in small clusters.
