One major difference is that chanterelles typically grow more singly or than jack o’lanterns.

Jack o lantern vs chanterelle. Look closely at the photograph you posted of the chantrelles (cantharellus cibarius),. False chanterelle prefers decaying conifers. The gills of fresh jack o lanterns are luminescence and will glow in the dark with an eerie greenish color.

Chanterelles do not grow in clusters or from wood. People occasionally confuse jack o’lantern with edible chanterelle mushrooms. Chanterelle / chicken of the woods vs jack o' lantern mushrooms (cantharellus sp / laetiporus sp / omphalotus sp):

I am not an expert! The jack o’lantern mushroom, also known as the “false chanterelle” is widely considered to be one of the most mistaken species in the world. I was under the impression that chanterelle tend to be more yellow than orange and smoother on the underside, but these don't.

Now that the jack o' lanterns are starting. *a false chanterelle mushroom will have a hollow stem. Chanterelles may occasionally grow in clusters, but these clusters are usually.

Level 1 johnnychanterelle 11 points 4 years ago no those are both. Subscribe to the learn your land email newsletter here: Do not eat anything that you are unsure of.

There will be other differences if you care to check, but that alone is enough to know they're not chanterelles. Jack o lantern, all day. No particular smell that i can detect.