The common name of Cantharellus cibarius is chanterelle.
More specifically, Cantharellus cibarius is known as the golden chanterelle, a prized edible mushroom and the type species of the genus Cantharellus. It is typically yellow to golden, with a funnel-shaped cap and ridges rather than thin, blade-like gills. Its aroma and flavor are often described as faintly fruity, sometimes recalling apricots.
The species forms mycorrhizal partnerships with trees, exchanging fungal nutrients and water for plant-produced carbohydrates. That partnership helps explain why chanterelles are difficult to cultivate commercially. In Europe, the golden chanterelle grows in deciduous and coniferous forests, commonly fruiting from summer into late autumn.
“Chanterelle” can also mean several related species, not only C. cibarius. DNA studies have shown that many North American mushrooms once identified under this name belong to a wider species complex. Foragers must also distinguish chanterelles from dangerous lookalikes such as the jack-o'-lantern mushroom.