Pacific Golden Chanterelle look-alikes

Cantharellus formosus

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Several mushrooms can be confused with Pacific Golden Chanterelle. Below are documented look-alikes and the features that tell them apart. Never rely on a single feature. Always check multiple identifiers.

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Golden Chanterelle

Chanterelle

Also known as: Cantharellus cibarius

Smooth Chanterelle

Chanterelle

Also known as: Cantharellus lateritius

Jack O'Lantern Mushroom

Omphalotus

Also known as: Omphalotus illudens, Omphalotus olivascens

False Chanterelle

Hygrophoropsis

Also known as: Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca

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