Pacific Golden Chanterelle
Cantharellus formosus
Also called: Pacific Golden Chanterelle, Oregon Chanterelle, PNW Golden, Douglas-Fir Chanterelle
Overview
Douglas fir associate. PNW commercial harvest mainstay.
Edibility
Edible
Rarity
common
Trophic mode
mycorrhizal
Typical peak
Nov–Jan
Season
Oct–Feb — typical fruiting months: Sep, Oct, Nov, , Jan.
Host trees & substrate
- Douglas fir
Where it grows
See live fruiting predictions for Pacific Golden Chanterelle on the forecast home page, or browse the full field guide.
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