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Red Chanterelles At South Tract This is a picture of some Red Chanterelles on the South Tract of the Patuxent Research Refuge near Laurel, Maryland. Cantharellus cinnabarinus,Fall,Geotagged,Maryland,Patuxent Research Refuge,Prince George's County,Red Chanterelle,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Red Chanterelles At South Tract

This is a picture of some Red Chanterelles on the South Tract of the Patuxent Research Refuge near Laurel, Maryland.

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The Red Chanterelle

''Cantharellus cinnabarinus'' is a fungus native to eastern North America. It is a member of the genus ''Cantharellus'' along with other chanterelles. It is named after its red color, which is imparted by the carotenoid canthaxanthin. It is edible, fruiting in association with hardwood trees in the summer and fall.

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Similar species: Cantharellales
Species identified by Matthew Beziat
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By Matthew Beziat

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Uploaded Dec 27, 2020. Captured Oct 3, 2020 10:08 in Tram Route, Laurel, MD 20708, USA.
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  • SM-G965U
  • f/2.4
  • 1/50s
  • ISO250
  • 4.3mm
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Captured in the fall. More fall photos.