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Cantharellus lewisii

A species of Chanterelles

Native to the southeastern United States, the habitat of cantharellus lewisii is associated with hardwoods that experience regular flooding. It commonly grows near oak trees and can be found from late summer to early fall. This newly discovered species was named after the American mycologist David Lewis.

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Cantharellus lewisii

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Attributes of Cantharellus lewisii

Cap

Pileus 3.5-5 cm broad, convex to depressed, moist, covered with deep purple-reddish to brownish flattened scales.

Gills

lamellae decurrent, close.

Stem

4 cm long, 5-7 mm thick, light yellowish.

Spore Print Color

Yellow

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Cantharellus lewisii by these plants:

Oaks, Pines

Species Status

Least Concern

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Habitat of Cantharellus lewisii

Gregarious in stream bottomland hardwood forest.

Distribution Area of Cantharellus lewisii

From eastern Texas, USA, east to Florida, north to the Mid-Atlantic region, west to Indiana and Missouri.

Scientific Classification of Cantharellus lewisii

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Cantharellales

Family

Chanterelle

Genus

Chanterelles

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