Smooth chanterelle
Cantharellus lateritius
Family: Cantharellaceae
What it is like
A mushroom. The fruiting bodies are yellow to orange. They are 2-9 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Guatemala, North America
How it is used for food
It is sold in markets in Guatemala.
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Craterellus cantharellus (Schw.) Fr.; Craterellus lateritius Berk.; Thelephora cantharella Schw.; Trombetta lateritia (Berk.) Kuntze;