Smooth chanterelle
A species of Chanterelles Scientific name : Cantharellus lateritius Genus : Chanterelles
Smooth chanterelle, A species of Chanterelles
Scientific name: Cantharellus lateritius
Genus: Chanterelles
Photo By walt sturgeon (Mycowalt) , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Description
The smooth chanterelle is an orange mushroom that is said to give off an apricot-like aroma. It looks very similar to the poisonous jack-o'-lantern mushroom. This mushroom grows in association with tree roots - especially those of oaks - and forms a symbiotic relationship with the tree.
Colors
Yellow
Orange
Habitat
The smooth chanterelle is a woodland mushroom associated with deciduous trees, mostly oaks. This symbiotic mushroom will be found on the forest floor beneath its host tree, with whom it exchanges vital nutrients. It prefers damp places.
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General Info
Edibility
The smooth chanterelle is a solid edible, but it's not as prized as several of its more flavorful chanterelle cousins. It boasts an apricot-like aroma but not a particularly strong taste. Like most other chanterelles, smooth chanterelles tend to be harvested from late summer into early fall. They are most popularly incorporated into pasta dishes, being sauteed in butter or oil first.
Habitat
The smooth chanterelle is a woodland mushroom associated with deciduous trees, mostly oaks. This symbiotic mushroom will be found on the forest floor beneath its host tree, with whom it exchanges vital nutrients. It prefers damp places.
Growth Form
Solitary, scattered, gregarious, clustered
Sporocarp Height
12 cm
Cap Diameter
2.5-8 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Odor usually strong, fragrant and sweet
Spore Print
Pale pinkish yellow
Species Status
Least Concern
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Photo By walt sturgeon (Mycowalt) , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Cantharellales Family
Chanterelle Genus
Chanterelles Species
Smooth chanterelle