Red chanterelle
Cantharellus cinnabarinus
Family: Cantharellaceae
What it is like
A mushroom. The fruiting body caps are red or orange.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Hong Kong, Mexico, North America
How it is used for food
The fruiting bodies are eaten. They can be used in salads and also added to casseroles, omelettes
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Hongiyoujun