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Yellowfoot

Yellowfoot

Craterellus tubaeformis
Edible
★★★★☆
Taste rating: 4 out of 5

How to identify it

Cap
The cap is thin and funnel-shaped, yellow-brown to grey-brown, often with a wavy edge.
Underside
The underside has distinct ridges running down the stem and is grey to yellow-grey.
Stem
The stem is hollow, slender and yellowish to yellow-brown.
Smell
Mild and slightly fruity.

Occurrence and habitat

Often grows in large groups in mossy coniferous and mixed forest, especially on moist ground.

Look-alike species

These mushrooms can resemble Yellowfoot. Look closely at features, habitat and images to see the differences.

Red-yellow trumpet chanterelle
Red-yellow trumpet chanterelle
Craterellus lutescens
★★★★★
Excellent edible mushroom

See the species features above and always compare several characteristics.

Read more about Red-yellow trumpet chanterelle ›
Chanterelle
Chanterelle
Cantharellus cibarius
★★★★★
Excellent edible mushroom

See the species features above and always compare several characteristics.

Read more about Chanterelle ›
Toppig giftspindling
Toppig giftspindling
Cortinarius rubellus
Deadly poisonous

Toppig giftspindling kan förväxlas med trattkantarell. Den är rödbrun till gulbrun, vanligen tydligt toppig och har en rödbrun fot med gula sicksackband. Trattkantarellen har en gulbrun till mörk hatt och en tunn, ihålig fot. Toppig giftspindling innehåller orellanin och är dödligt giftig.

Read more about Toppig giftspindling ›

Preparation

Clean thoroughly and fry until the liquid has evaporated. Can also be dried and used later.

Recipe suggestions

Fry yellowfoot mushrooms with butter and onion. Add cream and thyme and serve with pasta or toast.

Images – study the mushroom from several angles

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⚠ Important safety information

Kontrollera att undersidan har åsar och inte tunna riktiga skivor. Ät endast säkert identifierad svamp.

Facts and sources

Sources
Svampguiden; SLU Artdatabanken/Artfakta. Factual text compiled for Svampboken.
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