Key Identification Features
- Bright yellow-orange cap 3-8cm
- forking false gills
- fruity odor
- found under live oaks in Texas and surrounding Gulf Coast states
Preparation Notes
Same as golden chanterelle. Sauté or use fresh. An important regional edible in Texas and Southeast.
Regions Found
Region data not available
Look-Alikes
No documented look-alikes on record.
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