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Cantharellus subalbidus
white chanterelle
Specimens
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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
5 photographs:
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