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Sinuous Chanterelle
Edible 
Autumn 
Summer 
A fairly uncommon member of the Craterellus genus with a grey to brown fruitbody and an undulating margin. Due to it’s relative rarity, we advise not foraging this mushroom.
| Mushroom Type | |
| Common Names | Sinuous Chanterelle |
| Scientific Name | Psuedocraterellus undulatus |
| Synonyms | Craterellus sinuosus |
| Season Start | Sep |
| Season End | Nov |
| Average Mushroom height (CM) | 2-5 |
| Average Cap width (CM) | 1-2.5 |
Cap
1-2.5 cm. Does not really have a separate cap but the top is usually darker than the rest of the mushroom. Has undulating edges and is hollow.
Gills
Does not have true gills but a decurrent wrinkled or smooth hymenophore that is light grey.
Stem
The ‘stem’ is hollow and light grey.
Flesh
Pale grey/ochre to almost black.
Habitat
Can be found with oak, beech and hazel especially on clay rich soil.
Possible Confusion
Can look similar to Craterellus cornucopioides, pictured, but this has a soother edge, usually rolled under, unlike the undulating edges of the Sinuous Chanterelle.
Spore Print
Ellipsoid. Yellow/ochre.
Frequency
Widespread but uncommon.
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