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Cantharellus lateritius

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Cantharellus lateritius, commonly called the smooth chanterelle, is an edible woodland fungus found in eastern North America. Its yellow to orange fruiting body has a fertile underside that is smooth or only shallowly wrinkled, rather than bearing the prominent false gills seen in many other chanterelles. It forms mycorrhizal associations with trees and is collected by foragers for culinary use.

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What makes the smooth chanterelle different from other chanterelles?

Cantharellus lateritius has a fertile underside that is smooth or only shallowly wrinkled. Many familiar chanterelles have more obvious false gills beneath the cap.

Where does Cantharellus lateritius grow?

The smooth chanterelle is found in eastern North America. Its yellow to orange fruiting bodies appear in woodland habitats.

Is the smooth chanterelle edible?

Cantharellus lateritius is considered an edible woodland fungus. As with all wild mushrooms, it should only be eaten after a confident species identification.

What color is Cantharellus lateritius?

Its fruiting body is usually yellow to orange. The smooth or shallowly wrinkled underside is one of its key identification features.

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