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Cascade chanterelle

Cantharellus cascadensis

Expert mushroom identification required
Food part reported in sources
Fruiting body
B.C. seasonal planning window
January, February, March, October, November, December
Habitat
See the museum’s species-specific B.C. habitat account.

An occurrence record or historical food-use report is not permission to harvest or proof of safe preparation.

Cantharellus cascadensis
Cantharellus cascadensis
Photo: This image was created by user Michael Beug (beugm) at Mushroom Observer, a source for mycological images.You can contact this user here. · CC BY-SA 3.0
Reference illustration. A photograph alone cannot confirm identification or edibility.
Specific caution

Expert identification is required. Read the museum’s look-alike and toxicity account before any food use.

Habitat in British Columbia

See the museum’s species-specific B.C. habitat account.

Ecosystem records

No verified terrestrial ecosystem association assigned.

Museum species reference; no verified BEC zone association. Ecosystem records describe broad associations, not known patches or harvesting permission.

Timing and food-use notes

January, February, March, October, November, December. Weather, elevation and local conditions can change timing.

Verify the exact species, intended part and preparation with a qualified regional identifier. Months describe planning windows only.

References

Repeated source URLs are combined above. A source may support more than one fact; it is not counted as independent verification twice.

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