
''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.
Similar species: Cantharellales

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Uploaded Jun 25, 2018. Captured Jun 22, 2018 22:18 in 3808 Paper Mill Rd SE, Marietta, GA 30067, USA.