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- These features make you recognize the real chanterelle
- Real Chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius) - That's how you recognize it
- cap
- Groin and stalk
- meat
- Occurrence
- How to recognize the False Chanterelle (Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca)
- Tips
Chanterelles are yolks
These features make you recognize the real chanterelle
If you find the chanterelle, it will literally glow. It is one of the most popular and tasty edible mushrooms, but can be easily mistaken for the False Chanterelle. However, you can distinguish the two types by these characteristics.
Real Chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius) - That's how you recognize it
The chanterelle occurs in both coniferous and deciduous forest. However, it grows especially often in sparse forests with mature trees and lots of dead wood. In general, you will find it in the mossy ground in warm places, but also this fungus loves the moisture. That is why it is mainly found in regions that are naturally rainy. Practically, chanterelles often grow in groups.
cap
The hats of young chanterelles are typically rolled down, while the older ones are wavy and funnel-shaped. Real chanterelles are pale to strong yolk-colored (which is why they are popularly referred to as "egg sponge"), but never orange!
Groin and stalk
The real chanterelle has no lamellae, but last. These run down the stem and are often connected like a net. The last and the stem are the same color as the hat. This one is short and often bent. The stem is not hollow inside.
meat
The white to pale yellow flesh is firm, but quite brittle and may be fibrous to tough in the stem.
Occurrence
The chanterelle grows between June and November in mossy deciduous and coniferous forests. He always appears in groups.
How to recognize the False Chanterelle (Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca)
By its at first sight deceptive similarity the false chanterelle is confused again and again with the edible genuine chanterelle. But this has bars instead of slats and firm, crisp and not flexible meat. You can also differentiate the False Chanterelle from those of the Common Chanterelle:
In addition, the Falsche Pfifferling can only be found from September to October. It grows primarily on the ground or on very rotten softwood. It is not toxic, but it can cause diarrhea in sensitive people.
Tips
You must also take care of the similar shining olive tree mushroom, which is poisonous, but only occurs south of the Alps.