Trumpet Chanterelle
Cantharellus tubaeformis
Also Known As: 
Cantharellus infundibuliformis
Cap Diameter (mm): 
10mm - 65mm
Stem Diameter (mm): 
3mm - 10mm
Stem Height (mm): 
20mm - 100mm
 
Description: 
A sometimes large, well camouflaged mushroom usually found in late autumn to early winter. Edible and good, but not as esteemed as it's golden cousin.
Cap: 
Small and compact cap when adolescent, turning convex and trumpet-like with age. When young, the cap has minute squamules sometimes reminiscent of frost but as it ages, the cap loses these.
Flesh: 
Flesh can be rather fibrous and houses a rather pleasant soapy aroma. Bright yellow and relatively firm but turning dark brown and soggy with age.
Gills: 
Grey gills, attached to cap, veined.
Stem: 
Fibrous and yellow, hence the 'yellow leg' common name.
Distribution: 
Locally Common
Habitat: 
Often found growing with Sweet Chestnut. Also grows with Beech, Oak and Conifers.
Additional Notes: 
Alternative common names include: Autumn Chanterelle, Winter Chanterelle, Yellow Leg