First Nature home page...  Fungi | Reptiles | Bats | Land Mammals | Birds | Fish | Insects | Amphibians | Wild Flowers | Trees
*** FLYFISHING COURSES *** THE BOOKSHOP *** 
SEARCH SITE...

Cantharellus tubaeformis

 
Commonly referred to as Yellow Legs, Cantharellus tubaeformis is a popular edible member of the chanterelle family found in well-drained coniferous woodland where sunlight penetrates.

Identification guide

Cap

Typically 2 to 5 cm across; thin fleshed; brown above, with a pale margin; veined beneath the cap; funnel-shaped, with a very wavy margin.

Veins

Initially yellow but becoming more greyish as the fungus matures, the wrinkled veins are forked and decurrent. There are also cross-veins, as can be seen from this close-up picture.

Stipe

Tall, somewhat flattened and hollow. Typically 5 to 10 mm in diameter and often slightly club-shaped or bulbous at the base.

Spore print

Pinkish-white.

Odour/taste

Not distinctive.

Habitat

In damp coniferous forests, often among ivy.

Season

August to October.

Occurrence

Frequent.

Similar species

  1. Cantharellus cibarius is bright yellow, usually larger in diameter and more squat; it has a solid stem, pale flesh and a slight fruity (apricot-like) smell.
First Nature Multimedia Guide to Fungi
There is a lot more about this species and hundreds of other beautiful and fascinating mushrooms and toadstools on our CD-ROM for PCs with Internet Explorer. Details...

Special Offer including shipping (UK and worldwide)
Despatch within 3 days of receipt

* Credit Card/Debit Card/PayPal on-line ordering system...

OR

* Print-and-post order form (UK only)...


 Fungi | Reptiles | Bats | Land Mammals | Birds | Fish | Insects | Amphibians | Wild Flowers | Trees
*** FLYFISHING COURSES *** THE BOOKSHOP ***
Liability | Email us | Copyright