Chanterelle Mushrooms

We've had a lot of cool/wet weather this summer and mushrooms are popping up all over.



I recently noticed an area covered with yellow/orange mushrooms and decided to check them out.



After a little research on the web and checking with my mushroom experts in Iowa, the mushrooms were identified as chanterelles. Chanterelles (Cantharellus cibarius) are a highly prized wild mushroom that can be found throughout North America.

Chanterelles are mycorrhizal meaning they associate with trees and I've found these in mossy areas under White Pine trees.



Chanterelles we collected within walking distance of our house.