Appalachian Chanterelle

Cantharellus appalachiensis

Family: Cantharellaceae

Also called: Appalachian Chanterelle, Brown-Stem Chanterelle

Appalachian Chanterelle (Cantharellus appalachiensis)
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Overview

Dingy yellow chanterelle of southern Appalachia oak-hickory forest. Slightly hollow stipe. Less choice than C. cibarius but very common in season.

Edibility
Edible
Rarity
common
Trophic mode
mycorrhizal
Typical peak
Sep–Oct

Season

Sep–Nov — typical fruiting months: Aug, Sep, Oct.

Host trees & substrate

  • Mycorrhizal with oak
  • Mycorrhizal with hickory

Where it grows

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