Chanterelle, Cantharellus

Mycorrhizal

Habitat: Mossy coniferous forests, but also found in mountainous birch forests and among grasses and low-growing herbs.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chanterelle

The Cascade Chanterelle

Mycorrhizal

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The Cascade Chanterelle (Cantharellus Cascadensis) is a fungus native to the Pacific Northwest region of North America. It is a member of the genus Cantharellus. It is named after the Cascade Range.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cantharellus_cascadensis

The Pacific Golden Chanterelle

Mycorrhizal

Habitat: Particularly abundant in the conifer forests of Washington and Oregon.

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Tree Associations: Douglas-Fir and Western Hemlock. More common in younger (40 to 60 year old) forests than in old-growth forests.

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The Pacific Golden Chanterelle (Cantharellus Formosusis) is a fungus native to the Pacific Northwest region of North America.

It's the most important commercially harvested Cantharellus species in the Pacific Northwest. This chanterelle has been designated Oregon's state mushroom, due to its economic value and abundance.

It should be brushed clean but not washed before cooking. It can be tossed, stir-fried, and sautéed in butter or oil.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cantharellus_formosus