Craterellus cinereus, commonly known as the black chanterelle or ashen chanterelle, is a species of fungus in the genus Craterellus. Found in forests in Europe and North America, it is edible.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Ashen chanterelle being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Craterellus caeruleofuscus
- Craterellus foetidus
- Craterellus atrocinereus
- Craterellus australis
- Craterellus cornucopioides
- Craterellus calyculus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Cantharellales
- Family
- Hydnaceae
- Genus
- Craterellus
- Species
- Craterellus cinereus
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