Chanterelle is the common name for several species of funnel-shaped, fleshy fungi spread across the genera Cantharellus, Craterellus, Gomphus and Polyozellus, prized as a culinary delicacy since French cuisine popularized them in the 18th century. Their caps are orange, yellow or white, with blunt, forked ridges running down the stem rather than true gills, and many give off a fruity smell and a mildly peppery taste; most of their flavor compounds are fat-soluble, which is why cooks typically saute them in butter or cream. Chanterelles grow in forests worldwide, often clustered in mossy coniferous woods or mountainous birch forests across Eurasia, North America and Africa, fruiting from summer into winter depending on region.
Facts
Classification
System (Realm) Relationship to PeopleEaten or Drunk by People 1 Living or Extinct Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceOrange, yellow or white, meaty and funnel-shaped, with forked folds running down the stipe 1 Scientific Name Connections
Child Taxon Of
Source GBIF Backbone Taxonomy: Cantharellus
In Biome
Source Chanterelle (Wikipedia)
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Sources
1. Chanterelle (Wikipedia)
Chanterelle, Appearance
These fungi are orange, yellow or white, meaty and funnel-shaped. On the lower surface, most species have rounded, forked folds that run almost all the way down the stipe, which tapers down from the cap.
Edible use
They initially gained popularity as an edible mushroom in the 18th century via their inclusion in French cuisine.
In Biome: Temperate Coniferous Forest, Distribution and habitat
They tend to grow in clusters in mossy coniferous forests, but are also often found in mountainous birch forests and among grasses and low-growing herbs.
View the Source2. Wikipedia: Chanterelle
IntroductionQuote, Introduction
Chanterelles are found in Eurasia, North America and Africa, typically growing in forested areas.
3. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy: Cantharellus
GBIF Backbone TaxonomyTaxon recordQuote, Taxon record
"canonicalName": "Cantharellus"
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