First, the color is highly variable and not a reliable field mark. Often, but not always, under conifers.Īlthough the false chanterelle is not as difficult to identify as the name would imply, three sources of potential confusion are worth noting. Only colonizes logs and stumps when these are already well-rotted. Habitat: Eats woody debris, such as forest litter or woodchips. The Underside of the False Chanterelle Mushroom Spores: Ellipsoid, smooth, often dextrinoid. Two look-alikes, the golden chanterelle and the jack-o-lantern, each do have distinctive odors, making odorlessness a good field mark. Usually orange, or whatever color the cap is, but can turn brown. Stem: Short, thin, and often slightly off-center. Gills: Orange, soft, crowded, and forked. The surface is dry, soft, and very slightly velvety. While research suggests the species could be a source of some medically useful substances, it is not currently regarded as medicinal, nor is it widely used in any way.įalse chanterelles grow across much of North America and Europe.įalse Chanterelle Identification and DescriptionĬap: Small to mid-sized, either flat or slightly depressed, pale yellow, orange, orange-brown, or, when older, yellow-brown. Whether false chanterelles are poisonous is hard to say, since some people eat it without difficulty (the flavor is reportedly poor, though), while others become mildly ill. The resemblance to the jack-o-lantern mushroom is closer the one could be mistaken for the other. Another interesting difference is that because chanterelles grow symbiotically with tree roots, they are deeply attached to the ground, whereas false chanterelles grow on forest litter and are therefore easy to pick up. The most distinct of several differences is that false chanterelles have gills, whereas real chanterelles have only low, branched ridges. False chanterelles get their common name from a superficial resemblance to chanterelle mushrooms, though a forager with any experience will not likely confuse the two.
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