Identification
Small brown funnel with a wrinkled/ridged underside, hollow yellowish stem; grows in moss in troops. Different silhouette from the golden chanterelle — thinner and browner.
Edibility
Edible and prized in Scandinavia; autumn and late-season harvest.
In practice
- One of the last fresh mushrooms before frost.
- Distinct look: brown funnel + yellow stem + hollow center.