Mushrooms month by month · 30 species

Mushrooms in January in Turkey

In January, 30 species in our guide are in season in Turkey: 8 edible or traditionally used and 2 poisonous or deadly. Edible highlights: Wood ear mushroom, Honey fungus, Oyster mushroom and Common puffball.

Mushrooms in season in January

January 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 January

Mushroom	Status	January records
Split gillSchizophyllum commune	Unknown	24
Wood ear mushroomAuricularia auricula-judae	Edible	14
Saffron milk capLactarius deliciosus	Edible	13
Stubble rosegillVolvopluteus gloiocephalus	Unknown	11
Clouded funnelClitocybe nebularis	Unknown	9
Hairy curtain crustStereum hirsutum	Unknown	7
Common stinkhornPhallus impudicus	Unknown	7
Tawny funnelParalepista flaccida	Unknown	7
Common puffballLycoperdon perlatum	Edible	7
Honey fungusArmillaria mellea	Edible	7
Turkey tailTrametes versicolor	Unknown	6
Grey knightTricholoma terreum	Unknown	6
Barometer earthstarAstraeus hygrometricus	Unknown	6
Red cage fungusClathrus ruber	Unknown	6
White saddleHelvella crispa	Unknown	5
Common bird’s nest fungusCyathus olla	Unknown	5
Hedgehog mushroomHydnum repandum	Edible	5
Tinder fungusFomes fomentarius	Unknown	5
Shaggy ink capCoprinus comatus	Edible	5
Magpie inkcapCoprinopsis picacea	Unknown	4

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 January

Alongside the edible species, Jack-o'-lantern mushroom and Common ink cap are also in season this month. Never eat a mushroom you cannot identify with certainty.

Common ink cap Coprinopsis atramentaria Poisonous
Jack-o’-lantern mushroom Omphalotus olearius Poisonous

Records by region in January

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

Aegean · 259 records
1. Mycena seynii 17
2. Split gill 13
3. Rosy navel 11
4. Saffron milk cap 9
5. Stubble rosegill 8
Marmara · 194 records
1. Clouded funnel 9
2. Split gill 8
3. Wood ear mushroom 8
4. Common stinkhorn 7
5. Honey fungus 7
Mediterranean · 9 records
1. Rosy navel 1
2. Dung-loving deconica 1
3. Red-banded polypore 1
4. Hairy curtain crust 1
5. Split gill 1
Central Anatolia · 6 records
1. The goblet 2
2. Pseudoclitocybe obbata 1
3. Velvet foot 1
4. Sandy stilt-puffball 1
5. Split gill 1
East and Southeast · 6 records
1. Lilac bonnet 2
2. Saffron milk cap 1
3. Gold dust waxy cap 1
4. Sordid blewit 1
5. White-rot fungus 1
Black Sea · 3 records
1. Split gill 1
2. Common bird's nest fungus 1
3. Chanterelle 1

See records by province on the map →

Mushroom recipes for January

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

Black trumpet mushroom risotto, made with black trumpet (Craterellus cornucopioides)

Pasta & risotto Black trumpet mushroom risotto Creamy risotto made with black trumpets (Craterellus cornucopioides) and finished with butter and Parmesan: serves four, ready in 45 minutes. 45 min Black trumpet

Honey fungus beef stew, made with honey fungus (Armillaria mellea)

Mains Honey fungus beef stew Honey fungus caps parboiled, then simmered with beef for 20 minutes; a hearty, saucy stew finished with celery and bean sprouts. 1 hr 55 min Honey fungus

Puffball schnitzel, made with common puffball (Lycoperdon perlatum)

Snacks & starters Puffball schnitzel Pure-white puffball slices coated in seasoned flour, egg and breadcrumbs and fried until crisp; a hot starter finished with fried sage. 35 min Common puffball

Articles for January

Edible mushrooms in January

Wood ear mushroom (Auricularia auricula-judae): The wood ear can be found all year, but it is most common in cool, damp months from autumn to spring. In Turkey, GBIF records cluster in January, February and May.

Hedgehog mushroom (Hydnum repandum): The hedgehog mushroom fruits from late summer into winter; Turkish GBIF records fall between September and January.

Trooping funnel (Infundibulicybe geotropa): In Europe it fruits in autumn and early winter; Turkish GBIF records run from October to January.

Frequently asked questions

Which mushrooms grow in January in Turkey?

According to our guide, 30 species are in season in January, including the edible Wood ear mushroom, Honey fungus, Oyster mushroom, Common puffball, Black trumpet, Yellow foot chanterelle, Hedgehog mushroom and Trooping funnel.

Are there poisonous mushrooms in January?

Yes: Jack-o'-lantern mushroom and Common ink cap.

Which mushrooms start their season in January?

Giant polypore, Amethyst deceiver and False saffron milkcap.

Which mushrooms end their season in January?

Magpie inkcap, Honey fungus, Common puffball, White saddle, Clouded funnel, Tawny funnel, Giant polypore, Black trumpet, Amethyst deceiver, Suillus collinitus, Barometer earthstar, Jack-o'-lantern mushroom, Plums and custard, Hedgehog mushroom, Common ink cap, Trooping funnel, Orange peel fungus and False saffron milkcap.

Where in Turkey are most mushrooms recorded in January?

Verified GBIF and iNaturalist records for this month come mostly from Aegean (259), Marmara (194) and Mediterranean (9).

Is it safe to forage in January?

Only pick species you can identify with certainty; 2 poisonous or deadly species in our guide are in season. In an emergency in Turkey call 112; the poison centre is 114.

Sources

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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: 4 November 2026Prepared by the Poros Mantar editorial teamReport a correction

Mushrooms in January in Turkey

Mushrooms in season in January

The most recorded mushrooms in January

Poisonous look-alikes in January

Records by region in January

Aegean · 259 records

Marmara · 194 records

Mediterranean · 9 records

Central Anatolia · 6 records

East and Southeast · 6 records

Black Sea · 3 records