Funghi
Cantharellus lateritius
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Cantharellus lateritius is the smooth chanterelle—reduced ridges, golden colour, fruity flavour of eastern North America. Slightly different look from ridged classics, same gentle cook. Sauté as chanterelle; texture is choice. Smooth underside is the field trait. Excellent edible.
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Traits
EasternFruityGoldenSmoothSmooth UndersideWild
History
US
Smooth chanterelles were distinguished in eastern US mycology.
US
Foragers collected lateritius as quality smooth golds.