🌿Native Nature

Scaly Chanterelle

Turbinellus floccosus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Gomphales ›Family: Gomphaceae ›Genus: Turbinellus

About

Turbinellus floccosus, sometimes known as the shaggy, scaly, or woolly chanterelle, is a cantharelloid mushroom of the family Gomphaceae native to Asia and North America. It was known as Gomphus floccosus until 2011, when it was found to be only distantly related to the genus's type species, G. clavatus. It was consequently transferred from Gomphus to Turbinellus. The orange-capped vase- or trumpet-shaped fruiting bodies may reach 30 cm (12 in) high and 30 cm (12 in) wide. The lower surface, the...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Scaly Chanterelle?
The scientific name of Scaly Chanterelle is Turbinellus floccosus.
What kingdom does Scaly Chanterelle belong to?
Scaly Chanterelle belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Scaly Chanterelle belong to?
Scaly Chanterelle belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Scaly Chanterelle belong to?
Scaly Chanterelle belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Scaly Chanterelle belong to?
Scaly Chanterelle belongs to the order Gomphales.
What family does Scaly Chanterelle belong to?
Scaly Chanterelle belongs to the family Gomphaceae.
What genus does Scaly Chanterelle belong to?
Scaly Chanterelle belongs to the genus Turbinellus.