(French) A prized singer Chanterell, Chanterel, Chanterele, Chanterella, Chanterela
n. the aerial fruiting (spore-producing) body of various fungi. Edible species include field mushrooms and cultivated mushrooms (Agaricus campestris and A. bisporus), the chanterelle (Cantherellus cibarius), and the parasol (Lepiota procera). However, great care must be taken in identifying edible fungi. Many species are poisonous, especially the death cap and panther cap (see Amanita).... mushroom
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