California Golden Chanterelle

Cantharellus californicus

Also called: California Golden Chanterelle, Cali Chanterelle, Coastal Golden

California Golden Chanterelle (Cantharellus californicus)
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Overview

Largest chanterelle in North America. Oak woodland, winter-fruiting.

Edibility
Edible
Rarity
common
Trophic mode
mycorrhizal
Typical peak
Dec–Jan

Season

Nov–Mar — typical fruiting months: Oct, Nov, , Jan, Feb.

Host trees & substrate

  • Oak woodland

Where it grows

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