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Velvet chanterelle

Cantharellus friesii

A species of Chanterelles

Velvet chanterelle is a distinctive fungus known for its unique velvety cap and pleated undersides, which resemble gills but are more vein-like. It flourishes in deciduous and coniferous forests, often forming symbiotic relationships with trees. Typically, velvet chanterelle has a rich color palette ranging from deep yellows to oranges, adding to its visual allure in the woodland landscapes.

Cap Diameter
Cap Diameter:

2 - 4 cm

Odor
Odor:

Noticeably fruity aroma.

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Attributes of Velvet chanterelle
Cap Diameter
2 - 4 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 4 cm wide; thin, irregular in shape; deep yellow to reddish orange; with gibbous surface; mostly wavy margin
Cap Shape
Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Velvety
Gills
Decurrent; paler than cap-colored
Stem
Stem 1-3 x 0.2-0.8 cm; cap-colored
Flesh
Soft; orange to whitish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Yellow
Odor
Noticeably fruity aroma.
Body Color
Yellow
Red
Orange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Velvet chanterelle by these plants:
Oaks, Pines, Spruces
Species Status
Rare
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Velvet chanterelle
In beech, fir and spruce forests
Scientific Classification of Velvet chanterelle
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