Distinguish from False Chanterelles

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Be aware of false Chanterelles (like the Jack-o'-lantern mushroom) which can look similar but are poisonous. False Chanterelles are typically more orange, smaller, and crucially, have true gills, not false gills or ridges. Another key differentiator is their growth habit: false Chanterelles often grow on dead wood or logs, whereas true Chanterelles generally do not.

Goal: Learn to differentiate edible Chanterelles from their poisonous look-alikes.