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Chanterelle or false chanterelle?
Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca has true gills; chanterelles have ridges. The false chanterelle is poor to mildly toxic — keep it out of the pan.
chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius)
Chanterelle: forked ridges running down the stem, firm flesh, apricot smell, egg-yolk yellow.
false chanterelle (Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca)
False chanterelle: true, often crowded gills, softer flesh, orange, often on woody debris.
Gastrointestinal upset is possible. Always check the underside: ridges versus gills.
Not legal, harvest or consumption advice. Rules change; local forestry and conservation law apply. FungiFind forecasts conditions, not finds.
FAQ
What does the map show?
Weather-based foraging chances, not a guarantee that fruit bodies stand at the pin.
Can I eat this mushroom?
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