Synonyms: Craterellus lateritius, Trombetta lateritia.
Common name: Smooth Chanterelle.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Cantharellus lateritius, commonly known as the smooth chanterelle, is a species of edible fungus in the Cantharellaceae family of mushrooms. A ectomycorrhizal species, it is found in Asia, Africa, and North America. The species has a complex taxonomic history, and has undergone several name changes since its first description by American mycologist Lewis David de Schweinitz in 1822. The fruit bodies of the fungus are brightly colored yellow to orange, and usually highly conspicuous against the soil in which they are found. At maturity, the mushroom resembles a filled funnel with the spore-bearing surface along the sloping outer sides. The texture of the fertile undersurface (hymenium) of the caps is a distinguishing characteristic of the species: unlike the well-known golden chanterelle, the hymenium of C. lateritius is much smoother. Chemical analysis has revealed the presence of several carotenoid compounds in the fruit bodies.
Arabic: كويزي قرميدي, Russian: Лисичка гранёная.
Cantharellus lateritius is a species of chanterelle fungus characterized by its funnel-shaped to trumpet-shaped cap, which is 2-6 cm wide, and its wrinkled, wavy, or veined surface that ranges in color from orange to reddish-brown. The flesh is firm and the stem is cylindrical, often curved, and similar in color to the cap. In East and Central Texas, Cantharellus lateritius typically fruits from May to October, often in association with oak trees, particularly live oak and post oak, in well-drained soils. It can be found in a variety of habitats, including woodland edges, savannas, and along streams. The fungus is considered edible and prized for its fruity, apricot-like aroma and peach-colored interior.
Underside of smooth chanterelle mushroom (Cantharellus lateritius) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 24, 2018
Dissected smooth chanterelle mushroom (Cantharellus lateritius) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 24, 2018
Smooth chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus lateritius) in bushes in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 6, 2018
Masses of smooth chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus lateritius) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 6, 2018
Mature smooth chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus lateritius) on Raccoon Run Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 6, 2018
Smooth chanterelle mushrooms Cantharellus lateritius on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 10, 2018
Smooth chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus lateritius) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 6, 2019
Smooth chanterelle mushroom (Cantharellus lateritius) on floodplain on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 27, 2019
Masses of smooth chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus lateritius) in muddy area near the lake on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 6, 2020
Large number of smooth chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus lateritius) on Forest Service Road 203 near Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, June 3, 2020
Smooth chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus lateritius) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, August 1, 2020
Smooth chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus lateritius) near Pole Creek on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 8, 2021
Smooth chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus lateritius) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 9, 2021
Cross section of smooth chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus lateritius) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 9, 2021
Smooth chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus lateritius) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, July 4, 2021
Smooth chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus lateritius) in muddy area in area of Winters Bayou in Sam Houston National Forest east from Waverly. Texas, May 28, 2022
Group of smooth chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus lateritius) in muddy area in area of Winters Bayou in Sam Houston National Forest east from Waverly. Texas, May 28, 2022
Spores of smooth chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus lateritius) collected in area of Winters Bayou in Sam Houston National Forest east from Waverly. Texas, May 28, 2022Observations of Cantharellus lateritius in East and Central Texas reveal that the fungus grows in various habitats, including Lick Creek Park, Big Thicket National Preserve, and Sam Houston National Forest. The mushrooms were found in bushes, on floodplains, and in muddy areas near lakes and creeks. They were observed in large masses and individually, with some areas having a high concentration of the species. The observations span from May to November, with a peak in June, suggesting that the fungus thrives during the warmer months. The mushrooms were also found in different stages of maturity, from young to mature, and were observed to produce spores. The wide range of habitats and consistent presence throughout the years suggest that Cantharellus lateritius is a common and widespread species in East and Central Texas.
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