Blackening chanterelle is a distinctive fungus commonly found in hardwood forests, particularly among oak trees. It features a cap that darkens with age and has a fruity aroma. The underside of the cap lacks typical mushroom gills and instead has forked, veined ridges. This species thrives in warm months and plays a role in decomposing organic matter in its ecosystem.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 10 cm
Odor:
Noticeably fruity, somewhat persistent.
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Common Questions
General Info About Blackening chanterelle
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Attributes of Blackening chanterelle
Cap Diameter
3 - 10 cm
Height
3 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 10 cm across; convex to funnel-shaped; pale dull yellow to ocher; surface scurfy to fibrous; margin wavy
Cap Shape
Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Velvety
Gills
Shortly decurrent; distant; yellow to grey
Stem
Stem 3 - 10 cm long, 4 - 10 mm thick; cylindrical; deep yellow; surface smooth
Flesh
Thin; fibrous, brittle; whitish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Cream
Odor
Noticeably fruity, somewhat persistent.
Body Color
Yellow
Purple
Pink
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to gray or black
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Blackening chanterelle by these plants:
Oaks
Species Status
Rare
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Habitat of Blackening chanterelle
Woodland
Distribution Area of Blackening chanterelle
Europe
Scientific Classification of Blackening chanterelle
