Frosted Chanterelle
Cantharellus pallens
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
Cantharellus pallens is a pale relative of the golden chanterelle, with a cream to pale-ochre cap and thick, forked ridges. It grows in broadleaf and mixed woodland, often with oak and birch.
Identification
- Cap cream to pale ochre with a wavy margin; ridges thick and forked.
- Paler than the golden chanterelle but built the same way; grows under broadleaves.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 6
- Lithuania
- 2
- Estonia
- 41
- Global
- 6118
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.
