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Pacific Golden Chanterelle

Cantharellus formosus

Taxonomy

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

About

Cantharellus formosus, commonly known as the pacific golden chanterelle, is a fungus native to the Pacific Northwest region of North America. It is a member of the genus Cantharellus along with other popular edible chanterelles. It was distinguished from the similar C. cibarius of Europe in the 1990s. It is orange to yellow, meaty and funnel-shaped. On the underside of the smooth cap, it has gill-like ridges that run down onto its stipe, which tapers down...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pacific Golden Chanterelle?
The scientific name of Pacific Golden Chanterelle is Cantharellus formosus.
What kingdom does Pacific Golden Chanterelle belong to?
Pacific Golden Chanterelle belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Pacific Golden Chanterelle belong to?
Pacific Golden Chanterelle belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Pacific Golden Chanterelle belong to?
Pacific Golden Chanterelle belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Pacific Golden Chanterelle belong to?
Pacific Golden Chanterelle belongs to the order Cantharellales.
What family does Pacific Golden Chanterelle belong to?
Pacific Golden Chanterelle belongs to the family Hydnaceae.
What genus does Pacific Golden Chanterelle belong to?
Pacific Golden Chanterelle belongs to the genus Cantharellus.