Fungus · GBIF taxon 5249504
Cantharellus cibarius
cantharellus cibariusAlso known as Golden Chanterelle, Girolle, Yellow Chanterelle
Golden chanterelles form ectomycorrhizal partnerships with hardwood and coniferous trees, exchanging soil minerals for tree-produced carbohydrates across temperate woodland floors. Fruiting bodies feature a distinctive funnel shape with blunt, cross-veined ridges running down the stem rather than true knife-like gills. These fungi play a vital role in forest nutrient cycles while producing a subtle fruit-like aroma resembling ripe apricots.
FungusMycorrhizalWoodland
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Tree Root Exudates
- Soil Minerals
- Water
Predators
- Slugs
- Fungus Gnat Larvae
- Wild Boars
ThreatsHabitat degradation, soil compaction, and clear-cutting
HabitatsTemperate broadleaf and coniferous forests
Life spanPerennial mycelium with short-lived seasonal fruiting bodies
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderCantharellales
- FamilyHydnaceae
- GenusCantharellus
- Speciescantharellus cibarius
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Many edible mushrooms have toxic look-alikes; never eat wild fungi based on app identification alone.
Responsible observation
- Field Identification: Examine the underside to confirm blunt, decurrent ridges rather than true paper-thin gills.
- Ecosystem Preservation: Avoid disturbing surrounding soil and leaf litter to protect delicate underground fungal threads.
- Habitat Spotting: Look around mature oak, beech, pine, and spruce trees after warm summer and autumn rains.
Toxic Look-Alike Antonio Abbatiello / Public domain · cc0
Look-Alike (c) Tim Sage, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Tim Sage · cc-by-sa
Close Relative S0urLuc1d / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) Davide Puddu, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Davide Puddu · cc-by
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