Synonym: Merulius minor.
Common name: Small Chanterelle.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Cantharellus minor is a fungus native to eastern North America. It is one of the smallest of the genus Cantharellus, which includes other edible chanterelles. It is suspected of being mycorrhizal, found in association with oaks and moss. Recently, C. minor has been reported from semi-evergreen to evergreen forests in the Western Ghats, Kerala, India forming ectomycorrhizal associations with tree species like Vateria indica, Diospyros malabarica, Hopea parviflora, and Myristica species. The cap of C. minor ranges from 0.5 to 3.0 cm (0.2 to 1.2 in) wide and is convex and umbonate, often shallowly depressed, becoming funnel-shaped in some. The yellowish gills are decurrent, and fade to yellowish white in maturity. The stipe is less than 4 cm (1.6 in) tall. They fruit in the summer and fall. Although insubstantial, they are edible.
Arabic: كويزي أصغر.
Cantharellus minor is a small to medium-sized, funnel-shaped fungus with a wrinkled, wavy cap that ranges in color from yellow to orange to brown. It has a fruity, apricot-like odor and a peach-colored to yellow spore print. In East and Central Texas, Cantharellus minor typically fruits from May to October, often in association with oak, pine, and other hardwood trees. It can be found in a variety of habitats, including woodland edges, sandy soils, and areas with rich organic matter. The fungus is considered edible and is prized by mushroom enthusiasts for its unique flavor and texture.
Chanterelle mushrooms Cantharellus minor on floodplain in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, July 14, 2018
Group of chanterelle mushrooms Cantharellus minor on floodplain in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, July 14, 2018
Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Small chanterelle mushrooms Cantharellus minor in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, July 14, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Tiny chanterelle mushrooms Cantharellus minor in muddy area on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, October 12, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Chanterelle mushrooms Cantharellus minor on floodplain on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, October 12, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Mature chanterelle mushrooms Cantharellus minor in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, May 30, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Small chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus minor) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 26, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Small chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus minor)(?) 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
Small chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus minor) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 7, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Small Chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus minor) 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 small Chanterelle mushrooms (Cantharellus minor) collected on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 21, 2024Observations of Cantharellus minor in East and Central Texas reveal that the fungus typically grows in floodplains and muddy areas within the Sam Houston National Forest. Multiple sightings were recorded in the Big Creek Scenic Area, Winters Bayou Trail, and Caney Creek section of the Lone Star Hiking Trail between 2018 and 2024. The mushrooms were often found in small groups or as solitary individuals, with varying sizes ranging from tiny to mature. The species was observed during different times of the year, including July, October, May, September, June, November, and April, suggesting a potentially long fruiting season. Spores were also collected from specimens found on Richards Loop Trail in April 2024, providing further confirmation of the species' identity. Overall, Cantharellus minor appears to be widespread in the region, thriving in specific habitats within the national forest.
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