Cantharellus subalbidus
Cantharellus subalbidus, the white chanterelle, is a species of fungus native to western North America. It is a member of the genus Cantharellus along with other popular edible chanterelles.
Description
The mushroom is white to cream in color, later darkening to yellow-orange. The cap is wide, flat to depressed, becoming infundibuliform with age. The stalk is tall and 1–5 cm wide, tapered, with yellow-brown spots due to bruising and age. The spores are white, elliptical, and smooth.It is similar in appearance to other chanterelles except for its cream to white color and orange bruising.
Similar species
Several other species of chanterelle may be found in western North America:- C. californicus
- C. cascadensis
- C. cibarius var. roseocanus
- C. formosus
Distribution and habitat
C. subalbidus is native to California and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. In the latter, it can be found from August to October.The fungus has been found to be more common in old-growth forests than in younger forests.