Golden chanterelle
A kind of chanterelle · also called Girolle, Yellow chanterelle
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About
The golden chanterelle is a popular wild edible mushroom that grows to roughly the size of a small lemon.
Several distinct species share the name golden chanterelle, and their sizes can vary considerably depending on local moisture and soil. While common varieties remain palm-sized, certain relatives like the California golden chanterelle can expand to several times this weight under optimal forest conditions. Unlike animals, mushrooms do not have male and female forms, so all individuals within a species follow the same physical scale. Their dense, meaty flesh keeps them relatively heavy despite their modest height.
From Wikipedia
Golden chanterelle is the common name for several fungi species; golden chanterelle may refer to:Cantharellus anzutake, the Japanese golden chanterelle Cantharellus californicus, the California golden chanterelle Cantharellus cibarius, the golden chanterelle Cantharellus flavus, the American golden chanterelle, or Midwestern golden chanterelle Cantharellus formosus, the Pacific golden chanterelle
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Questions people ask
- How big is a golden chanterelle?
- A typical golden chanterelle stands about 3.1 inches (0.08 m) tall and measures 3.1 inches (0.08 m) across, weighing about 1.4 ounces (0.04 kg). This makes it comparable in width and height to a standard baseball.
- How much space does a golden chanterelle take up?
- About 1.27 cups (300 mL), the volume of its body.
Weight
1.41 oz (40 g)
- Space it takes up
- 1.27 cups (300 mL)
- Length
- 3.15 in (8 cm)
- Height
- 3.15 in (8 cm)
Quick answer
A typical golden chanterelle stands about 3.1 inches (0.08 m) tall and measures 3.1 inches (0.08 m) across, weighing about 1.4 ounces (0.04 kg). This makes it comparable in width and height to a standard baseball.
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