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Craterellus
Scientific name: Craterellus
Craterellus
Scientific name: Craterellus
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Description
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Craterellus is a family of fungi that contains many well-known edible species like the chanterelle itself (Cantharellus cibarius), the trumpet chanterelle (Craterellus tubaeformis) and the horn of plenty (Craterellus cornucopioides). Some of these edible species are farmed. Craterellus belong to a group of fungi that form symbiotic relationships with plant roots.
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Species of Craterellus
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Cantharellales Family
Chanterelle Genus
Craterellus