Synonyms: Acia cinnabarina, Agaricus cinnabarinus, Cantharellus cibarius, Chanterel cinnabarinus, Hydnum cinnabarinum, Hygrophorus cinnabarinus, Sistotrema cinnabarinum.
Common names: cinnabar chanterelle, Red Chanterelle.
Extract from Wikipedia article: 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.
Arabic: كويزي زنجفري, Russian: Лисичка киноварно-красная.
Cantharellus cinnabarinus is a small to medium-sized, brightly colored fungus with a cinnamon-red to orange cap and yellow to orange stems. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from May to October, often in association with oak trees, particularly Quercus stellata and Quercus buckleyi. It can be found growing singly or in small groups on the ground in woodland areas, especially in regions with rich soil and abundant leaf litter. The fungus is considered rare to uncommon in the region, but can be locally abundant in favorable habitats.
Red chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cinnabarinus) in Sam Houston National Forest, on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail. Richards, Texas, May 18, 2014
Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Sam Houston National Forest, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Red chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cinnabarinus) with pine needles in Sam Houston National Forest, on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail. Richards, Texas, May 18, 2014Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Sam Houston National Forest, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Cinnabar-red chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cinnabarinus or may be C. texensis) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, April 22, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Bright red color of cinnabar-red chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cinnabarinus or may be C. texensis) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, April 22, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Group of cinnabar-red chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cinnabarinus or may be C. texensis) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, April 22, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Cinnabar-red chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cinnabarinus or may be C. texensis) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, April 28, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Shepherd, TX 77371, USA
Cinnabar-red chanterelle mushroom (Cantharellus cinnabarinus or may be C. texensis) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, May 5, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Cinnabar-red chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cinnabarinus or may be C. texensis) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, July 13, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Group of cinnabar-red chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cinnabarinus or may be C. texensis) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, July 13, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Cinnabar-red chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cinnabarinus or may be C. texensis) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, July 15, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Cinnabar-red chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cinnabarinus or may be C. texensis) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, October 6, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Cinnabar-red chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cinnabarinus or may be C. texensis) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, October 21, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Cinnabar-red chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cinnabarinus or may be C. texensis) in Huntsville State Park. Texas, October 27, 2018Huntsville State Park, 565 Park Road 40 west, Huntsville, TX 77340, USA
Cinnabar-red chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cinnabarinus or may be C. texensis) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, December 16, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Young cinnabar-red chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cinnabarinus or may be C. texensis) on Lone Star Hiking Trail near Pole Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, June 11, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Cinnabar-red chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cinnabarinus group) on Closed Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 25, 2019Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Cinnabar-red chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cinnabarinus or may be C. texensis) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 27, 2019Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Funnel mushrooms Clitocybe gibba (Infundibulicybe gibba) together with cinnabar-red chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cinnabarinus or may be C. texensis) on Lone Star Hiking Trail near Pole Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, April 9, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Cinnabar-red chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cinnabarinus or may be C. texensis) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 20, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Cinnabar chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cinnabarinus) on a slope of a small creek in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 9, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Cinnabar chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cinnabarinus) with moss on a slope of a small creek in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 9, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Cinnabar chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cinnabarinus) under oaks on a slope of a small creek in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 9, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Orange caps of chanterelle mushrooms Cantharellus cinnabarinus on a slope of a small creek in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 9, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Cinnabar-red chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cinnabarinus or may be C. texensis) under pines on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 5, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Cinnabar-red chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cinnabarinus or may be C. texensis) under pines and oaks on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 5, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Cinnabar chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cinnabarinus) on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 21, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Walker County, Texas, United States
Spores of cinnabar chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cinnabarinus) collected on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 21, 2022
Spores of cinnabar chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cinnabarinus) under a microscope collected on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 21, 2022
Young cinnabar chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cinnabarinus) in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Cleveland, Texas, April 22, 2023San Jacinto County, Texas, United States
Cinnabar chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cinnabarinus) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 21, 2024Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Spores of cinnabar chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus cinnabarinus) collected on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 21, 2024The fungus Cantharellus cinnabarinus was observed in East and Central Texas from 2014 to 2024. The majority of sightings were in Sam Houston National Forest, particularly on the Lone Star Hiking Trail and Little Lake Creek Loop Trail. The mushrooms were found under various tree species, including pines and oaks, and often associated with moss and pine needles. Observations occurred throughout the year, with a concentration in spring and summer months. Some observations noted the bright red to cinnabar-red color of the mushrooms, while others collected spores for microscopic examination. The consistency of sightings over the years suggests that Cantharellus cinnabarinus is a relatively common species in the region, although some observations noted the possibility of confusion with C. texensis. Overall, the observations provide valuable information on the distribution and habitat of this fungus in East and Central Texas.
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