24 October 2007 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin. Synonymns Cantharellus tubaeformis Common Name Trumpet Chanterelle, Winter Chanterelle Cap Domed, then funnel shaped or depressed, irregular, brown, to about 6 cm across Hymenium Ridged, distant, branched, yellow, then greyish Stem Yellow, tubular, or flattened, to about 10 cm long Flesh Yellowish, firm Smell Faint Taste Mild Season Autumn to early winter Distribution Common Habitat In deciduous and coniferous woods sometimes forming dense mats Spore Print Whitish Microscopic Features Spores ellipsoidal, smooth (9-11) x (6-7.5) µm2 Edibility Edible and excellent Notes Though a rather insubstantial species, it often occurs in huge numbers, making it worthwhile for the table |