Chanterelle Cantharellus species
Identification
This mushroom has golden funnel shaped cap and forked ridges.
Location
Common statewide
Size
2 to 5 inch caps
Diet
It forms nutrient exchange with tree roots.
Habitat
It occurs in oak and beech forests.
Activity Period
June to September
Behavior
It grows singly or in scattered groups. It appears after warm rains.
Lifecycle
Fruiting occurs in summer.
Population
The population is stable statewide.
History
It has long been collected in Ohio.
Human Interactions
It is edible and aromatic.
Facts
It smells like apricots.
Sources
ODNR NatureServe
Mycorrhizal | Hardwood forests | Statewide