Yellow Chanterelle
Cantharellus cibarius
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
One of the best-loved mushrooms in Latvia. Golden yellow with thick, forking ridges beneath rather than true gills. Smells of apricot.
Identification
- Underside has thick, forking folds — not thin gills.
- Cap margin wavy and irregular.
- Pleasant apricot aroma.
Lookalikes
These species can be confused
- False chanterelleHygrophoropsis aurantiacaUnderside with thin, decurrent gills rather than folds.Caution
- Hygrophoropsis bicolorCaution
- Omphalotus illudensThis taxon is not fully reconciled yet.Unresolved
- YellowfootCraterellus tubaeformisTrumpet-shaped fruit body with a yellow hollow stem and a grey-brown wavy rim.Ordinary
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 126
- Lithuania
- 331
- Estonia
- 883
- Global
- 76608
Occurrence records in GBIF — not a claim that the species is absent elsewhere.
Safety first. This information is an educational reference, not a confirmation of an edible mushroom. Identifying fungi is difficult and mistakes can be dangerous. Never eat a mushroom unless you are completely certain of its identity, and consult a certified mycologist.
