Cantharellus cibarius, Mushroom
Cantharellus cibarius is an edible, medium-sized or large, yellow to orange-yellow mushroom. It is commonly known as chanterelle, golden chanterelle, girolle or pfefferlinge. It is one of the best and most easily recognizable mushrooms, and the best known species in genus Cantharellus. Cantharellus cibarius can be found in Asia, northern Europe, North America and Australia, growing in clusters in mossy coniferous forests, under pine, beech or birch trees, among grasses and low-growing herbs. The chanterelle is a funnel-shaped, apricot-scented, orange or yellow, meaty mushroom, with false gills on the under side of the cap. Chanterelle is high in vitamin C, potassium and vitamin D. It is the most sought-after and flavorful chanterelle, and is as precious as the truffles and morels, and tends to command a high price in restaurants and specialty stores. One of the poisonous species which has a similar appearance with Cantharellus cibarius is the False chanterelle (Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca). One needs to confidently familiar with the chanterelle characteristic features, such as color and attachment of gills to the stem, to avoid picking up the poisonous one.  Cantharellus cibarius Author: Bf5man (public domain) | ||
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