Cantharellus
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For the coral genus, see Cantharellus (coral).
Cantharellus is a genus of mushrooms, commonly known as chanterelles (/ˌʃæntəˈrɛl/), 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.
Quick Facts Cantharellus, Scientific classification ...
Cantharellus | |
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Cantharellus cibarius | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Division: | Basidiomycota |
Class: | Agaricomycetes |
Order: | Cantharellales |
Family: | Cantharellaceae |
Genus: | Cantharellus Adans. ex Fr. |
Type species | |
Cantharellus cibarius Fr. |
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Quick Facts CantharellusMycological characteristics ...
Cantharellus | |
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Ridges on hymenium | |
Cap is infundibuliform | |
Hymenium is decurrent | |
Stipe is bare | |
Spore print is yellow | |
Ecology is mycorrhizal | |
Edibility is choice or edible |
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The name comes from the Greek word kantharos ('tankard, cup'). Chanterelles are one of the most recognized and harvested groups of edible mushrooms.
Phylogenetic relationships of some Cantharellus species based on ribosomal RNA sequences.[1] |