Is Pacific Golden Chanterelle edible?
Cantharellus formosus
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SafeCantharellus formosus is a highly prized edible mushroom. However, misidentification with toxic look-alikes can lead to serious illness. Always be 100% certain of your identification before consumption. Cooking is recommended for all wild mushrooms.
Toxin Type: None (edible)Reaction Type: None (edible)
Don't confuse with these look-alikes
Misidentification is the most common cause of mushroom poisoning. Pacific Golden Chanterelle can be confused with:
- Golden Chanterelle — Chanterelle
- Smooth Chanterelle — Chanterelle
- Jack O'Lantern Mushroom — Omphalotus
- False Chanterelle — Hygrophoropsis
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