Craterellus tubaeformis

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Craterellus tubaeformis (formerly Cantharellus tubaeformis) is a species of fungus, also known as the winter chanterelle, yellowfoot, winter mushroom, or funnel chanterelle. It was reclassified from Cantharellus, which has been supported by molecular phylogenetics. C. tubaeformis is a yellowish-brown and trumpet-shaped mushroom found in great numbers late in the mushroom season, thus earning the common name winter mushroom. The cap is convex and sometimes hollow down the middle. The gills are widely separated and of lighter color than the cap. The species grows in North America and Asia. It is mycorrhizal, forming symbiotic associations with plants. It is an excellent edible mushroom, especially fried or in soups.

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