Cantharellus
- noun
- /ˌkænθəˈrɛləs/
- Specialized
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Cantharellus
- We identified the specimen as a Cantharellus due to its funnel-shaped cap and vibrant yellow-orange color.
Examples
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We identified the specimen as a Cantharellus because of its funnel-shaped cap and distinctive color.
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The Cantharellus genus is prized by mushroom foragers for its delicious taste.
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Many gourmet chefs use Cantharellus species in their signature dishes.
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Look! I found some Cantharellus mushrooms.
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Wow, those are Cantharellus!
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Many gourmet chefs use Cantharellus species in their signature dishes, highlighting their unique flavor.
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The Cantharellus genus is prized by mushroom foragers for its delicious taste and culinary versatility.
Synonyms
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9.0
A golden-yellow mushroom with a smooth cap and a nice smell you can eat
A yellow edible mushroom with a smooth cap and apricot smell
Compounds
- Specialized
A yellow mushroom you can eat with a smooth cap and a light apricot smell
- Specialized
A wild mushroom with bright pink to red caps called the cinnabar chanterelle
- Specialized
An edible brown mushroom with a club-shaped cap that often has several parts
- Specialized
A mushroom with a hollow trumpet-shaped orange cap that is mildly poisonous
How Edible
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6.6
- Specialized
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6.2
- Specialized
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3.2
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7.6
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cantharellus comes from the old Greek word kantharos, which means 'cup' or 'goblet'. Because these mushrooms have a funnel or cup shape, the name helps you remember they are the tasty chanterelles that chefs and mushroom pickers value.