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Habitat
🌲 PNW conifer
Season
Sep – Dec
"The big Pacific Northwest chanterelle — twice the size of the European. Oregon's state mushroom."
This species is found with or partners with the following hosts. Ectomycorrhizal hosts (green border) form a root-level partnership; ericoid / arbutoid shrubs (purple border) share the same mycorrhizal networks.

Generic conifer habitat — pine, spruce, fir, hemlock, or Douglas-fir. Shown when the species is reported from conifers without a specific tree.
The Pacific Northwest's iconic golden chanterelle — Oregon's state mushroom. Larger and more golden than the European Cantharellus cibarius. Fruity apricot aroma. Commercial harvest in OR, WA, BC.
Under Douglas fir, western hemlock, and sitka spruce across the Pacific Northwest. Fall primarily; can push into early winter in mild coastal areas.
Min Soil Temp
50°F
Moisture Need
rain 0.5in 7d
Drought Tolerance
moderate
Elevation Range
0–13,800 ft
TOXIC. Grows in clusters on wood; chanterelles grow singly from duff.
Mildly toxic for some. Thinner flesh, forked true gills.
PNW conifer
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