Bill > HB1960

This bill adds a new section to Missouri state law (specifically Chapter 10) to officially designate the smooth chanterelle (scientifically named Cantharellus lateritius) as the state's official mushroom. By creating this symbolic designation, the bill recognizes the smooth chanterelle, which is a edible fungus that grows naturally in Missouri's forests, as a notable species representative of the state's natural biodiversity. The bill follows a common legislative practice of selecting official state symbols to celebrate local natural or cultural features, similar to how states choose official birds, flowers, or trees. The smooth chanterelle is a golden-yellow mushroom prized by foragers and known for its distinctive fruity, apricot-like aroma, making it a unique choice for Missouri's state mushroom designation.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1960&year=2026&code=R