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Scaly Vase Chanterelle: poisonous

Turbinellus floccosus

☠ Poisonous. Do not eat.What to do if poisoning is suspected

Scaly Vase Chanterelle is classed as poisonous in the Forage field guide. This page helps you identify it and tell it apart from similar species. It is not a foraging guide. Have every wild mushroom checked by a qualified mushroom expert before eating it.

If you suspect poisoning, call your local poison control center right away. If someone has trouble breathing, has a seizure or is unconscious, call emergency services. Don't wait for symptoms: with some poisonings they only start hours later. Keep any leftovers of the find, they help identify it.

Usually seen from September to November in the northern hemisphere. Found in Woodland. Can be confused with similar species.

☠ Poisonous
Scaly Vase Chanterelle (Turbinellus floccosus)

Photo: (c) Ken-ichi Ueda, some rights reserved (CC BY) · iNaturalist

When Scaly Vase Chanterelle appears

Typical window in the northern hemisphere. The southern hemisphere runs about six months offset.

Where it grows

Scaly Vase Chanterelle is usually found in Woodland.

⚠ Look-alikes

Look up Scaly Vase Chanterelle in the app

In the Forage app, Scaly Vase Chanterelle has a full field guide entry with more photos, key features and the species it can be confused with.

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Scaly Vase Chanterelle: common questions

Is Scaly Vase Chanterelle poisonous?

Yes. Scaly Vase Chanterelle is classed as poisonous in the Forage field guide. Do not eat it. If you suspect poisoning, call your local poison control center right away, or emergency services if it is life-threatening.

When does Scaly Vase Chanterelle appear?

Scaly Vase Chanterelle usually appears from September to November in temperate northern regions. The exact timing shifts with latitude, elevation and each year's weather.

Where does Scaly Vase Chanterelle grow?

Scaly Vase Chanterelle is usually found in Woodland.

What can Scaly Vase Chanterelle be confused with?

Similar species: Golden chanterelle, Pig's ear, Kauffman's gomphus. Only a confident identification tells them apart. When in doubt, have a find checked by a qualified mushroom expert.

One note before you head out

Forage helps you discover and identify wild plants, but identification is never 100% certain. Many edible plants have toxic lookalikes. Never eat anything you find based only on what this app tells you. Always confirm with a field guide, an experienced forager or a local expert. The season score tells you where to look, too: it’s not a guarantee. Mind conservation law and property rights as well.

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