Winter Chanterelle - Craterellus tubaeformis
Winter Chanterelle - Craterellus tubaeformis
Edible mushroom - novice identification
Other common names: Trumpet Chanterelles, Chanterelle, Yellow Legs, Yellow Foot, Funnel Chanterelle, Yellow Foot Trumpet
Scientific name meaning: Craterellus comes from the Greek Krater, meaning cup. Tubaeformis is from the Latin Tuba, meaning trumpet, and Forma, meaning the appearance of
Spore print: White to pale yellow
Use as a food Edible when cooked. Can be dehydrated and used later two. Excellent flavour for savoury dishes. Can also be pickled or caramelised for sweet dishes
Hazards Thought to be an effective bioaccumulator of heavy metals, so harvesting from contaminated areas should be avoided
Other uses None known
Use in medicine None known - please let us known if you know of any!
If you are suffering from any ailment or need medical advice, please see your General Practitioner
Importance to other species Fed on by slugs and snails
Always stay safe when foraging. You need to be 100% sure of your identification, 100% sure that your foraged item is edible, and 100% sure that you are not allergic to it (it is good practice to always try a small amount of any new food you are consuming). If in doubt, leave it out!