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| A chanterelle found in Auburn, AL. I'm calling this one a smooth chanterelle (Cantharellus lateritius) because the ridges (technically false gills) are shallow. This was a very mature specimen, and it these were the most distinct false gills we saw all day. We found other species too. |
When this month of rain started, I was really excited. My garden was getting free water, lakes and ponds that needed water filled, and the dry ground readily absorbed water. However, after a month and a half of rain, the situation didn't look so well. My garden was suffering from overwatering and mildew, creeks were flooded, and the ground was saturated. Many folks I knew were ready for a break. On the other hand,
Brian Folt and I were looking on the bright side. Literally. We went out one after noon to
look for a few species of brightly colored, edible* mushrooms known as chanterelles. I believe we found three species, but there is some confusion about this group, so I am curious what others think.
