Woolly chanterelle

Turbinellus floccosus

A species of Turbinellus. Also known as Woolly false chanterelle, Scaly vase.

The shaggy chanterelle, bearing only a slight resemblance to its well-known, palatable chanterelle relatives, is characterized by its vase-like form and prominent, light-colored folds and creases on its underside, rather than the gills found on more desirable chanterelles. For some individuals, consuming shaggy chanterelles can lead to gastrointestinal distress, including nausea, emesis, and loose stools, while others experience no adverse effects whatsoever. Consequently, this variety is not classified as a premium culinary mushroom.

Attributes of Woolly chanterelle

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Cap Diameter
5 - 15 cm
Height
10 - 16 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 15 cm across; vase-like; bright orange, orange-red; surface smooth, finely scaly
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Decurrent; pale yellow to cream
Stem
Stem 8 - 16 cm long, 3.5 - 5 cm thick; vase-shaped; cream, yellow-orange tinges
Stem Shapes
Tapering
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Thick; fibrous; white; turn brown when cut or bruised
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Ocher-brown, yellowish
Odor
Not distinctive; mildly mushroomy.
Body Color
BrownYellowOrangeCream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Woolly chanterelle by these plants
Pines, Oaks, Spruces
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No

Scientific Classification of Woolly chanterelle

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Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gomphales
Family
Gomphaceae
Genus
Turbinellus
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Toxicity and Edibility of Woolly chanterelle

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Is Woolly chanterelle Toxic?

The woolly chanterelle is recognized as a mushroom with slight toxicity. While commonly sold in markets in Mexico and India, some experts propose that the subspecies found there are distinct from those in North America's Pacific Northwest. The North American variety is known to induce digestive issues.

Is Woolly chanterelle Toxic to Dogs?

Woolly chanterelle can be dangerous to dogs. If your pet has consumed this mushroom, seek immediate veterinary attention. Symptoms may vary, but early intervention is crucial for the best outcome.

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