Cantharellus formosus
Pacific Golden Chanterelle
EdibleOregon’s state mushroom and the backbone of the North American chanterelle trade, picked by the tonne from the same coastal forests every autumn.
Edible in this game means: Widely eaten when correctly identified and properly prepared.
Commonly confused with
Do not use this page to identify a mushroom you intend to eat. It describes one species in general terms, lists only the best-documented lookalikes, and cannot account for regional variation, your own sensitivity or how the mushroom is prepared. Ask a qualified local expert.
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Genus
Cantharellus formosus sits in the genus Cantharellus. Its close relatives in this game are listed below — worth comparing, because genus-mates are exactly what people confuse.
See also
Cantharellus cibariusGolden Chanterelle
Play today’s puzzle →Edible
Cantharellus pallensPale ChanterelleEdible
Cantharellus californicusOak ChanterelleEdible
Boletus edulisPenny Bun / PorciniEdible
Morchella esculentaCommon MorelEdible
Craterellus cornucopioidesHorn of PlentyEdible