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The Small chanterelle (Cantharellus minor) is an edible, although unsubstantial mushroom.
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Small chanterelles are mycorrhizal with hardwood trees. They are often found in moss, under oak trees.
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Chanterelles can be identified by their decurrent false gills. Small chanterelles look very similar to golden chanterelles but have a slenderer and hollow stem. Although the small chanterelle is edible, it is rarely collected for food due to its small size.
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Written by Amy Demers, founder of the Connecticut Foraging Club. To learn more about foraging in Connecticut, check out our upcoming classes.