Chanterelle by Tony Leech 1/1

Chanterelle Cantharellus cibarius

The chanterelle is widespread in Norfolk and is easily identified by the rich egg-yolk yellow colouration and the deep, yellow, blunt-edged wrinkles that run from the cap down the stem and they smell faintly of apricots.

Conservation status

Not threatened. A widespread species in Norfolk.

Related questions & advice

How can I tell whether a fungus is edible or poisonous?
What is the difference between a toadstool and a mushroom?
How can I find out more about fungi?
How many species of fungi occur in Norfolk?

Details

Did you know?

Chanterelles could also be called 'Cup of food'. The word 'chanterelle' comes from the Greek word 'kantharos' meaning 'cup' or 'goblet' while 'cibarius' means 'food'.

How to recognise
Where to see
When to see
Find out more
How to help

Whats on?

March 2024
MTWTFSS
26
27
28
29
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Share this