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California Golden Chanterelle

Cantharellus californicus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Cantharellales ›Family: Hydnaceae ›Genus: Cantharellus

About

Cantharellus californicus, sometimes called the mud puppy or oak chanterelle, is a fungus native to California, United States. It is a member of the genus Cantharellus along with other popular edible chanterelles. It is generally similar in appearance to C. cibarius and C. formosus except for its large size at maturity; individual specimens larger than 1 kilogram (2.2 lb) are reported, making it the largest known species of chanterelle. Their unusual size is due in part to their capacity...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of California Golden Chanterelle?
The scientific name of California Golden Chanterelle is Cantharellus californicus.
What is the conservation status of California Golden Chanterelle?
The California Golden Chanterelle has a conservation status of Data Deficient.
What kingdom does California Golden Chanterelle belong to?
California Golden Chanterelle belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does California Golden Chanterelle belong to?
California Golden Chanterelle belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does California Golden Chanterelle belong to?
California Golden Chanterelle belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does California Golden Chanterelle belong to?
California Golden Chanterelle belongs to the order Cantharellales.
What family does California Golden Chanterelle belong to?
California Golden Chanterelle belongs to the family Hydnaceae.
What genus does California Golden Chanterelle belong to?
California Golden Chanterelle belongs to the genus Cantharellus.