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Cantharellus cibarius is a species of fungus commonly known as the golden chanterelle, a wild mushroom prized for its distinctive funnel shape and fruity aroma. It is valued as an edible mushroom in cooking and is economically important in regions where it grows naturally.
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Species
SPECIES
- KingdomFungi
- PhylumBasidiomycota
- ClassAgaricomycetes
- OrderCantharellales
- FamilyHydnaceae
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Wikidata facts
- Parent taxon
- Cantharellus
- Image
- Chanterelle Cantharellus cibarius.jpg
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- P105
- species
- P788
Article
Cantharellus cibarius (Latin: cantharellus, "chanterelle"; cibarius, "culinary") is the golden chanterelle, the type species of the chanterelle genus Cantharellus. It is also known as girolle (or girole).
Despite its characteristic features, C. cibarius can be confused with species such as the poisonous Omphalotus illudens. The golden chanterelle is a commonly consumed and choice edible species.