White chanterelle
Cantharellus subalbidus
Family: Cantharellaceae
What it is like
A mushroom. The cap is dull white and the flesh firm and dense.
Where it is found
California. In Nepal it grows in moist places in mixed forests.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Canada, China, Himalayas, Nepal, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The fruiting bodies are eaten. They can be marinated. They freeze well.
Mushrooms are sold in markets in Nepal.
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ura shyamo, Baijiyoujun