Cantharellus concinnus

Cantharellus concinnus = Cantaharellus cibarius var. australiensis is a species of fungus in the genus Cantharellus. It is found in Australia, where it fruits in groups or clusters on the ground in mixed forests of Casuarina and Eucalyptus.

Known as the native Chanterelle or the Australian Chanterelle, Cantharellus concinnus is a somewhat uncommon mushroom that is macroscopically very similar to the European and US continental common chanterelle (Canterellus cibarius or Girolle).

In Europe and America, the Chanterelle is one of the most prized, sought-after and flavoursome of wild mushrooms, rated in the top three by many respected European chefs and mushroom enthusiasts. In fact the chanterelle is often the most sort after wild mushroom of all for its unique peppery flavours.

The Australian chanterelle is a closely related species that occurs in heathland and scrub below various native Eucalypt species including the Messmate Stringybark. While it can occur in large troops of semi rings, it is relatively uncommon. The Australian native chanterelle is reputed to have a more subtle flavour profile than the European varieties with a palate and odour of apricots but a less pronounced pepperiness.