Craterellus atrocinereus, commonly known as the black chanterelle or California black chanterelle, is a species of edible fungus native to western North America. This uncommon species is a mycorrhizal associate of live oak, tanoak, and Oregon white oak in Oregon and northern California, where it is found most often in the vicinity of Monterey Bay. This species has a "fruity-cheesy" odor, and fruits in winter and spring. This bluish-gray to black chanterelle was previously considered to be Craterellus cinereus but was recognized as a distinct species in 2015. The specific name is a nod to C.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Black 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 calicornucopioides
- Craterellus foetidus
- Craterellus cinereus
- Polyozellus multiplex
- Polyozellus atrolazulinus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Cantharellales
- Family
- Hydnaceae
- Genus
- Craterellus
- Species
- Craterellus atrocinereus
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