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Mushrooms in February in Turkey

In February, 13 species in our guide are in season in Turkey: 3 edible or traditionally used and 1 poisonous or deadly. Edible highlights: Wood ear mushroom, Oyster mushroom and Yellow foot chanterelle.

Mushrooms in season in February

February falls in the winter months in Turkey. This page is built from the season data on our species pages; rain, temperature and altitude can shift seasons by a few weeks.

The most recorded mushrooms in February

MushroomStatusFebruary records
Split gillSchizophyllum communeUnknown18
Wood ear mushroomAuricularia auricula-judaeEdible12
Turkey tailTrametes versicolorUnknown8
ReishiGanoderma lucidumTraditional use6
Common bird’s nest fungusCyathus ollaUnknown4
Sulphur tuftHypholoma fascicularePoisonous4
Hairy curtain crustStereum hirsutumUnknown4
Common bird’s nest fungusCrucibulum laeveUnknown4
Glistening inkcapCoprinellus micaceusUnknown3
Yellow foot chanterelleCraterellus lutescensEdible3
Oyster mushroomPleurotus ostreatusEdible2
Pale brittlestemCandolleomyces candolleanusUnknown2
Violet crown cupSarcosphaera coronariaPoisonous1
Magpie inkcapCoprinopsis picaceaUnknown1
Tinder fungusFomes fomentariusUnknown1
Red cage fungusClathrus ruberUnknown1
Stubble rosegillVolvopluteus gloiocephalusUnknown1
Shaggy ink capCoprinus comatusEdible1

Source: GBIF and iNaturalist, all years combined. Status is a guide and is not enough to decide to eat a mushroom; do not eat a wild mushroom unless an expert has seen it in person. Full data and method

Poisonous look-alikes in February

Alongside the edible species, Sulphur tuft are also in season this month. Never eat a mushroom you cannot identify with certainty.

Records by region in February

Verified GBIF and iNaturalist records made in February, with the five most recorded species per region (data as of 2026-11-02). Numbers are past records, not a promise for this year.

See records by province on the map →

Mushroom recipes for February

Creamy mushroom pasta, made with button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) and oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) Pasta & risotto Creamy mushroom pasta Button and oyster mushrooms in a silky cream and parmesan sauce, brought together with starchy pasta water – on the table in 30 minutes. 30 min Button mushroom Crispy fried oyster mushrooms, made with oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) Snacks & starters Crispy fried oyster mushrooms Oyster mushrooms soaked in garlicky yoghurt, dredged in spiced flour and deep-fried until crisp, served with a dill and garlic yoghurt dip. 37 min Oyster mushroom Oyster mushroom 'döner' wraps, made with oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) Mains Oyster mushroom 'döner' wraps Oyster mushrooms marinated in spiced yoghurt, pressed in a hot cast-iron pan until crisp and wrapped in lavash with sumac onions and garlic yoghurt. Ready in 40 minutes, plus 30 minutes marinating. 40 min Oyster mushroom Roasted oyster mushrooms, made with oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) Mains Roasted oyster mushrooms Oyster mushrooms tossed with lemon, garlic and thyme and roasted hot until the edges crisp; a 30-minute side or light main. 30 min Oyster mushroom Sautéed oyster mushrooms, made with oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) Mains Sautéed oyster mushrooms Oyster mushrooms sautéed in butter with onion, garlic and thyme; ready in half an hour to go with pilaf, bulgur or pasta. 30 min Oyster mushroom Yellow foot chanterelle pasta, made with yellow foot chanterelle (Craterellus lutescens) Pasta & risotto Yellow foot chanterelle pasta Yellow foot chanterelles cooked with garlic, olive oil and parsley make a 15-minute sauce for tagliatelle, Ligurian style. 25 min Yellow foot chanterelle

Articles for February

Frequently asked questions

Which mushrooms grow in February in Turkey?

According to our guide, 13 species are in season in February, including the edible Wood ear mushroom, Oyster mushroom and Yellow foot chanterelle.

Are there poisonous mushrooms in February?

Yes: Sulphur tuft.

Which mushrooms start their season in February?

Sulphur tuft.

Which mushrooms end their season in February?

Stubble rosegill and Yellow foot chanterelle.

Where in Turkey are most mushrooms recorded in February?

Verified GBIF and iNaturalist records for this month come mostly from Marmara (105), Aegean (13) and Mediterranean (8).

Is it safe to forage in February?

Only pick species you can identify with certainty; 1 poisonous or deadly species in our guide are in season. In an emergency in Turkey call 112; the poison centre is 114.

Sources

  1. GBIF ve iNaturalist: Türkiye gözlem kayıtları (sitemizin haritası) gbif.org
  2. GBIF: Tüylü maymuncuk mantarı (Schizophyllum commune), Türkiye kayıtları gbif.org
  3. GBIF: Kulak mantarı (Auricularia auricula-judae), Türkiye kayıtları gbif.org
All sources (14)
  1. GBIF: Hindi kuyruğu (Trametes versicolor), Türkiye kayıtları gbif.org
  2. GBIF: Danaburnu mantarı (Volvopluteus gloiocephalus), Türkiye kayıtları gbif.org
  3. GBIF: Kıllı katmantarı (Stereum hirsutum), Türkiye kayıtları gbif.org
  4. GBIF: Kükürt sarısı demet mantarı (Hypholoma fasciculare), Türkiye kayıtları gbif.org
  5. GBIF: Kuş yuvası mantarı (Crucibulum laeve), Türkiye kayıtları gbif.org
  6. GBIF: İstiridye mantarı (Pleurotus ostreatus), Türkiye kayıtları gbif.org
  7. GBIF: Karakız mantarı (Tricholoma terreum), Türkiye kayıtları gbif.org
  8. GBIF: Çöp mantarı (Candolleomyces candolleanus), Türkiye kayıtları gbif.org
  9. GBIF: Sarıpelte mantarı (Tremella mesenterica), Türkiye kayıtları gbif.org
  10. GBIF: Fomes fomentarius, Kav mantarı (Fomes fomentarius), Türkiye kayıtları gbif.org
  11. GBIF: Sarı saplı craterellus (Craterellus lutescens), Türkiye kayıtları gbif.org

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Data sources and licences

Observations from GBIF.org (human observations and herbarium specimens; records flagged with geospatial issues excluded) and iNaturalist research-grade records, retrieved 2 November 2026. Macrofungi only (Agaricomycetes, Pezizomycetes), named to species. Every point links to its own record, with the recorder and licence (CC0, CC BY, CC BY-NC).

Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Province centres: Wikidata. Region comes from the record's GADM province, or the nearest province centre when missing. For protected species (iNaturalist "threatened" or IUCN VU/EN/CR) locations are rounded to ~10 km; locations obscured by iNaturalist are marked "approximate".

An observation shows that a mushroom was seen there on that day, not that it is there now or that it may be picked. Counts reflect how many people record fungi in an area more than how common a species is.

Last updated: Prepared by the Poros Mantar editorial teamReport a correction