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Wrinkled Chanterelle

Wrinkled Chanterelle

Craterellus undulatus
Edible
★★★☆☆
Taste rating: 3 out of 5

How to identify it

Cap
Grey-brown to yellow-brown funnel with a wavy margin.
Underside
Folded ridges, not true gills.
Stem
Slender, hollow stem.
Smell
Mildly fruity.

Occurrence and habitat

Mossy deciduous and mixed woodland.

Preparation

Fry until the liquid has evaporated. Suitable for soup, sauce and drying.

Recipe suggestions

Fry the mushroom dry, add butter and cream and serve with potatoes.

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⚠ Important safety information

Eat only mushrooms that you or a knowledgeable person have identified with certainty. Never eat an edible mushroom if there is any uncertainty.

Facts and sources

Sources
SLU Artdatabanken/Artfakta; Svampguiden; Giftinformationscentralen
Checked basic text – 2026-09