Cantharellus is a genus of mushrooms, commonly known as chanterelles, a name which can also refer to the type species, Cantharellus cibarius. They are mycorrhizal fungi, meaning they form symbiotic associations with plants. Chanterelles may resemble a number of other species, some of which are poisonous.
Cantharellus
Decurrent ridged hymenium ("false gills") on the underside of the cap of Cantharellus cibarius
C. cinnabarinus
C. californicus
Chanterelle is the common name of several species of fungi in the genera Cantharellus, Craterellus, Gomphus, and Polyozellus. They 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. Many species emit a fruity aroma and often have a mildly peppery taste.
One of several species called "chanterelle", Cantharellus cibarius
Cantharellus pallens
A basket of freshly cut chanterelles
Chanterelles to cook