Cantharellus subalbidus
white chanterelle
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Distribution: Western Forests containing Douglas-fir and hemlock

Habitat: Favors old-growth forests; Douglas-fir and hemlock.

Conservation Status: Not of concern

Description:
Identification Notes:

Differs from the golden chanterelles primarily by its cream to ivory color. It darkens to yellow-orange with age and so older specimens sometimes can be difficult to distinguish from golden chanterelles.

Sources: Trudell, Steve and Joe Ammirati. Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest. Portland, Timber Press, Inc. 2009.

Accepted Name:
Cantharellus subalbidus A.H. Sm. & Morse

Synonyms & Misapplications:
(none provided)
Additional Resources:

PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Cantharellus subalbidus in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database

CalPhotos: Cantharellus subalbidus photos

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