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Cantharellus roseocanus
rainbow chanterelle
Specimens
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Distribution: Western Moist, coastal or mountain environments
Habitat: It seems to be associated primarily with spruce, occurring with Sitka spruce and shore pine near the coast and with Engelmann spruce in the mountains.
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Description:
Identification:
Similar to C. cascadensis, the cap of C. c. roseocanus is smooth, bright yellow orange, often has a pinkish blush near its edge, and bruises less than the other two golden chanterelles.
Accepted Name:
Cantharellus roseocanus (Redhead, Norvell & Danell) Redhead, Norvell & Moncalvo
Synonyms & Misapplications:
(none provided)
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Cantharellus roseocanus in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
CalPhotos: Cantharellus roseocanus photos.
3 photographs:
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