Chanterelles quiz

Mushroom QUIZ

Chanterellesin Alabama

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question 1/6 - genus

Chanterelle mushrooms belong to which genus?

Agaricus

Amanita

Cantharellus

question 1/6 - Taxonimy

Right answer!

"Chanterelles" belongs to the Cantharellus genus. There are many species with similar key characteristics that we call Chanterelles in Alabama. A lot of them are indistinguishable unless you do microscopy or genetic sequencing.

question 2/6 - Morphology

Chanterelles are known for a distinctive feature. What is it?

Have gills like a fish

Blue color when bruised

Fasle gills

question 2/6 - Morphology

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One of the most distinctive features of the Chanterelle is the 'false gills', which are more like folds or wrinkles on the underside of the cap. They often fork near the edges and continue down the stem. But some don't even have that and are smooth with no wrinkels.

question 3/6 - associations

Chanterelle mushrooms can be found in association with which type of trees?

Coniferous trees

Deciduous trees

Both coniferous and deciduous trees

question 3/6 - associations

Right answer!

Chanterelles form mycorrhizal relationships with many types of trees, both coniferous and deciduous. But the tend to favor hardwoods like oak in Alabama

question 4/6 - texture

When foraging for Chanterelle mushrooms, what aspect of their texture helps to differentiate them from other mushrooms?

They pull apart like string cheese

They are brittle and easily broken

They have a rubbery texture

question 4/6 - texture

Right answer!

Chanterelles will tear easily down from cap to bottom and will be lightly stringy, kind of like string cheese. It will be white and NOT hollow.

question 5/6 - location

Where do Chanterelle mushrooms typically grow?

On the ground, usually in forests

On dead wood and fallen logs

In open fields and grasslands

question 5/6 - location

Right answer!

Chanterelles are typically found on the ground in forested areas, particularly in mossy, damp locations.

question 6/6 - Growth Pattern

How would you describe the growth patterns of Chanterelle mushrooms?

They typically grow in clusters or patchs

They often grow from a central point

They tend to grow in fairy rings

QUESTION 6/6 - growth pattern

Right answer!

Chanterelle mushrooms often grow in clusters or troops, with multiple mushrooms emerging in close proximity to each other. Be immediately suspicious if you see them growing all from a central point.

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