Red chanterelle
Cantharellus cinnabarinus
A species of Chanterelles. Also known as Cinnabar chanterelle.
Red chanterelles, diminutive yet visually arresting fungi, are native to the hardwood forests of eastern North America. Their hues span a spectrum from vibrant orange to deep red and delicate pink. Highly prized for their complex and palatable flavors, many chanterelle varieties are actively sought by foragers. The red chanterelle, while perhaps not as widely recognized as some of its kin, shares this culinary desirability. It lends itself well to diverse culinary applications, offering subtle notes of sweetness or pine.
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Attributes of Red chanterelle
Cap Diameter
1 - 5 cm
Height
2 - 5 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 4 cm wide; convex , funnel-shaped; pink to red, orange; bald, dry; margin inrolled become wavy
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Stem
Stem 1 - 4 cm long, 5 - 10 mm wide; equal; colored like the cap; bald, dry
Stem Shapes
Tapering
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Whitish, unchanging when sliced
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White to slightly pinkish
Odor
Sweet and aromatic.
Body Color
RedOrangePink
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Red chanterelle by these plants
Big-tooth aspen, American beech
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Least Concern
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Red chanterelle
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Cantharellales
Family
Chanterelle
Genus
Chanterelles
Toxicity and Edibility of Red chanterelle
Is Red chanterelle Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
