White Chanterelle
Cantharellus subalbidus
Also called: White Chanterelle, Western White Chanterelle, Bone Chanterelle
Overview
Douglas fir / western hemlock duff. Whitish cap bruising amber.
Edibility
Edible
Rarity
uncommon
Trophic mode
mycorrhizal
Typical peak
Nov–Dec
Season
Oct–Jan — typical fruiting months: Sep, Oct, Nov, .
Host trees & substrate
- Douglas fir
- Western hemlock
Where it grows
See live fruiting predictions for White Chanterelle on the forecast home page, or browse the full field guide.
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