Several specimens scattered among specimens of Cantharellus lateritius in a 12' X 20' (approximate) open area in Oak-Hickory woods. To quote Kuo (referenced this ob.), "Cantharellus confluens, found in the southeastern Midwest, is nearly identical [to Cantharellus lateritious] but features a stem that gives rise to several confluent caps." I know there is controversy regarding whether this is a separate species or not, but I don't know if anyone has published a paper yet citing DNA evidence to provide a definitive answer. For now this may remain fodder for splitters vs lumpers discussions.