Pacific golden chanterelle
Cantharellus formosus
Foraging: Never eat a wild mushroom on a photo or an app’s word. Many deadly species look like edible ones.
About
Cantharellus formosus, commonly known as the Pacific golden chanterelle, is a fungus native to the Pacific Northwest region of North America. It is a member of the genus Cantharellus along with other popular edible chanterelles. It was distinguished from C. cibarius in the 1990s. It is orange to yellow, meaty and funnel-shaped. On the underside of the smooth cap, it has gill-like ridges that run down onto its stipe, which tapers down from the cap. The false gills often have a pinkish hue. It has a mild, sweet odor.
- Family
- Hydnaceae
How to use it
This mushroom is not only edible but also plays a role in the ecosystem by forming symbiotic relationships with trees. It helps trees absorb nutrients, while the trees provide the mushroom with sugars. This partnership is essential for the health of forest ecosystems, making the Pacific golden chanterelle an important species in its habitat.
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In the kitchen
The Pacific golden chanterelle is a delicious edible mushroom! It has a mild, sweet flavor that makes it perfect for sautéing, adding to pasta, or enhancing soups. Just remember to clean them gently and avoid soaking them in water, as they can absorb moisture. Enjoy this tasty treat in your favorite dishes!
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- Name
- Cantharellus formosus
- Slug
- cantharellus-formosus
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Family
- Hydnaceae
- Genus
- Cantharellus
- Species
- formosus
- Wikidata QID
- Q5033734
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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