Key Identification Features
- White to pale ivory cap (5–20 cm), blunt white forking ridges (not true gills), firm white flesh that stains orange-brown when bruised. White stem. Mild fruity aroma. Large and meaty. PNW coastal forests with Douglas-fir.
Preparation Notes
Excellent edible; prepare like golden chanterelle. Sauté or use in cream sauces. Flesh orange-staining when cut is normal.
Regions Found
Region data not available
Look-Alikes
No documented look-alikes on record.
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