Golden Chanterelle
Cantharellus cibarius complex
Also called: Golden Chanterelle, Chanterelle, Girolle, Egg Yolk Chanterelle
Overview
Eastern golden chanterelle. Mycorrhizal with oak, beech, hemlock.
Edibility
Edible
Rarity
common
Trophic mode
mycorrhizal
Typical peak
Late Jun–Aug
Season
Early Jun – Sep — typical fruiting months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug.
Host trees & substrate
- Oak
- Beech
- Hickory
- Mixed hardwood w/ pine
Where it grows
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