Wild Mushrooms – Part 3

Another type of edible wild mushrooms is the Cantharellus also known as the Chanterelle. You can find Chanterelle mushrooms in North-America, Asia, Europe and Australia. The species most commonly known is the Yellow Chanterelle. It’s yellow or orange in color and is shaped like a funnel. It smells fruity and tastes peppery making it a tasty option.

Beware when looking for Chanterelle mushrooms because there are look-a-likes that are harmful. The Omphalotus olearius or more commonly known as Jack-O-Lantern is a highly toxic mushroom that you would be sorry to mistake for a Chanterelle. Before looking for any kind of Chanterelle, make sure that you know what you’re looking for so you won’t make a possibly deadly mistake.

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