Black chanterelle or California black ch
Craterellus atrocinereus
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About
Craterellus atrocinereus, commonly known as the black chanterelle or California black chanterelle, is a species of edible fungus native to western North America. This uncommon species is a mycorrhizal associate of live oak, tanoak, and Oregon white oak in Oregon and northern California, where it is found most often in the vicinity of Monterey Bay. This species has a "fruity-cheesy" odor, and fruits in winter and spring. This bluish-gray to black chanterelle was previously considered to be Craterellus cinereus but was recognized as a distinct species in 2015. The specific name is a nod to C. cinereus, with the Latin prefix atro meaning dark and cinereus referring to its smoky gray coloration.
- Family
- Hydnaceae
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- Name
- Craterellus atrocinereus
- Slug
- craterellus-atrocinereus
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Family
- Hydnaceae
- Genus
- Craterellus
- Species
- atrocinereus
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 28
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