{"id":9109,"date":"2021-07-06T17:23:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-06T17:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.forestwildlife.org\/?page_id=9109"},"modified":"2022-03-30T09:48:24","modified_gmt":"2022-03-30T09:48:24","slug":"chanterelle","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.forestwildlife.org\/chanterelle\/","title":{"rendered":"Chanterelle Mushroom: Key Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Chanterelle mushrooms are some of the most popular edible mushrooms in the world. If you enjoy foraging for wild mushrooms, you\u2019ll want to familiarize yourself with this tasty variety. Let\u2019s take a look at some chanterelle mushroom key facts and information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chanterelle Quick Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Common Name<\/strong><\/td>Chanterelle<\/td><\/tr>
Genera<\/strong><\/td>Cantharellus, Craterellus<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Distribution<\/strong><\/td>Europe, Africa, Asia, North America<\/td><\/tr>
Habitat<\/strong><\/td>Conifer and deciduous hardwood forests<\/td><\/tr>
Colors<\/strong><\/td>Yellow, orange, red, white, blue, black<\/td><\/tr>
Taste<\/strong><\/td>Mildly peppery and fruity<\/td><\/tr>
Smell<\/strong><\/td>Similar to ripe apricots<\/td><\/tr>
Shape<\/strong><\/td>Flat to funnel-shaped, irregular wavy cap; stem widens toward the cap <\/td><\/tr>
Look-Alikes<\/strong><\/td>Jack-o-lantern mushrooms, false chanterelle mushrooms<\/td><\/tr>
Nutrients<\/strong><\/td>Rich in iron, copper, vitamin D, and some of the B vitamins<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What are Chanterelle Mushrooms?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chanterelles are edible mushrooms that are found growing on forest floors<\/strong>, typically near conifers and deciduous hardwood trees. They are sometimes found growing near wild blueberries as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chanterelles form a symbiotic relationship<\/a> with tree roots, so they are usually found<\/a> firmly attached to the ground under trees<\/strong>. They are in season at different times depending on the region, but they grow best in warm, humid, shady conditions<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Chanterelle Mushrooms Look Like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chanterelles are usually bright yellow or orange, but some types may also be white, red, light yellow, and even blue or black. They tend to grow singly or in small clusters<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chanterelles have relatively flat, wavy caps and hard, flat gills on their undersides. The stems tend to widen toward the caps, giving these mushrooms a fountain-like appearance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Identify Chanterelle Mushrooms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Chanterelles have several look-alikes in the wild, most notably the jack-o-lantern and false chanterelle mushrooms<\/strong>. When foraging for mushrooms, it\u2019s important to correctly identify true chanterelles<\/a> so you don\u2019t get them mixed up with the poisonous jack-o-lanterns or bitter false chanterelles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chanterelles Vs Jack-O-Lanterns<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Chanterelles are typically more flat and wavy than jack-o-lanterns<\/strong>, which tend to have smooth, round caps. Jack-o-lanterns are often found at the base of trees, growing near or on the trunk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chanterelles are usually smaller and yellower than jack-o-lanterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The biggest difference is that jack-o-lanterns tend to grow in large clusters and have shared stems, while chanterelles have their own stems and usually grow alone or in small groups<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following video will give you a good visual on the differences between chanterelles and jack-o-lanterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pqsZT1ei2j8<\/a>