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Trumpet Chanterelle / Yellow-foot (Craterellus tubaeformis) — mushroom identification photo

Trumpet Chanterelle / Yellow-foot

Craterellus tubaeformis

✓ Edible
Always verify identification with multiple features before consuming
Cap color
brown,yellow,tan
Cap size
small
Gill color
gray,cream
Gill attachment
decurrent
Stem
Yellow to orange below, hollow; no ring
Texture
smooth
Habitat
forest floor
Fruiting season
fall,winter
Peak season
Fall–Early Winter (Southeast); Fall (Midwest)

Key Identification Features

Preparation Notes

Sauté in butter. Smaller than golden chanterelle but excellent flavor. Good in soups and sauces.

Regions Found

Region data not available

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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