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Mushrooms in October in Turkey

In October, 81 species in our guide are in season in Turkey: 33 edible or traditionally used and 15 poisonous or deadly. Edible highlights: Shaggy ink cap, Wood ear mushroom, Reishi and Parasol mushroom.

Mushrooms in season in October

October falls in the autumn 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 October

MushroomStatusOctober records
Shaggy ink capCoprinus comatusEdible36
Sulphur tuftHypholoma fascicularePoisonous27
Magpie inkcapCoprinopsis picaceaUnknown25
Death capAmanita phalloidesDeadly24
Red cage fungusClathrus ruberUnknown24
Fly agaricAmanita muscariaPoisonous23
Caesar’s mushroomAmanita caesareaEdible23
Parasol mushroomMacrolepiota proceraEdible23
Panther capAmanita pantherinaPoisonous22
Oyster mushroomPleurotus ostreatusEdible20
Common puffballLycoperdon perlatumEdible18
Beefsteak fungusFistulina hepaticaEdible15
Turkey tailTrametes versicolorUnknown14
ReishiGanoderma lucidumTraditional use14
Giant polyporeMeripilus giganteusUnknown14
Honey fungusArmillaria melleaEdible11
Poplar mushroomCyclocybe cylindraceaEdible11
Chicken of the woodsLaetiporus sulphureusEdible11
False death capAmanita citrinaUnknown10
Black trumpetCraterellus cornucopioidesEdible9

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 October

Alongside the edible species, Death cap, Fly agaric, Panther cap, Sulphur tuft, Jack-o'-lantern mushroom, Common ink cap, Deadly galerina, Brown roll-rim, Common earthball, Yellow stainer, Livid pinkgill, Devil's bolete, Deadly dapperling, Destroying angel and Fool's webcap are also in season this month. Never eat a mushroom you cannot identify with certainty.

Records by region in October

Verified GBIF and iNaturalist records made in October, 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 October

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 Mushroom risotto, made with dried porcini (Boletus edulis) and button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) Pasta & risotto Mushroom risotto A creamy Italian risotto made with dried porcini and fresh button mushrooms, built up with hot stock one ladle at a time. 57 min Dried porcini Mains Saffron milk caps fried in butter Wild saffron milk caps fried with onion in butter, the way they're cooked around Turkey's Black Sea and Marmara coasts. Ready in 35 minutes. 35 min Saffron milk cap 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 Lion's mane mushroom steaks, made with lion's mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) Mains Lion's mane mushroom steaks Thick slabs of lion's mane, pressed dry under a weight, seared until crisp and basted with garlic and thyme butter. Ready in 30 minutes. 30 min Lion's mane mushroom Homemade mushroom powder, made with Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) and Porcini (Boletus edulis) Pickles & preserves Homemade mushroom powder A deeply savoury powder made from dried shiitake and porcini that lifts soups, sauces and meat rubs. Makes about 75 g, one small jar. 1 hr Shiitake

Articles for October

Edible mushrooms in October

Shaggy ink cap (Coprinus comatus): The shaggy ink cap fruits in spring and autumn after rain; Turkish GBIF records show two peaks, April–May and October–December.

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum): Reishi is an annual bracket that releases its spores in summer and autumn, and its tough fruit body persists for months. In Turkey, GBIF records are spread across almost every month.

Parasol mushroom (Macrolepiota procera): The parasol mushroom fruits from July to November in Europe, later in the south. In Turkey it is reported to be gathered in spring and autumn, and GBIF records peak in October.

Caesar's mushroom (Amanita caesarea): Caesar's mushroom fruits from early summer to mid-autumn in Europe (August–December according to one British source); in Turkey, GBIF records peak in September–October.

Porcini (Boletus edulis): Porcini fruit from June to August and from September to November, flushing after rain in warm weather and again in autumn as the soil cools.

Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus): Wild oyster mushrooms fruit in the cool months, into January–February in southern Europe, and in Turkey GBIF records also cluster between October and March. Cultivated oyster mushrooms are produced all year round.

Chicken of the woods (Laetiporus sulphureus): Chicken of the woods fruits from April to November in Europe; in Turkey, GBIF records peak in September–October.

Common puffball (Lycoperdon perlatum): The common puffball fruits from late summer into winter; Turkish GBIF records cluster in October and December–January. Dry fruit bodies persist for months.

Poplar mushroom (Cyclocybe cylindracea): In Turkey, poplar mushroom records fall in spring (March–May) and autumn (September–December); 11 of the 23 observations on our map are from October. In cultivation it is grown all year.

Poisonous and deadly mushrooms in October

Death cap (Amanita phalloides): The death cap is common in woods in early summer and autumn, fruiting from July to November in Europe. In Turkey, GBIF records peak in August and October–November.

Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria): The fly agaric fruits from August to November in Europe; in Turkey, GBIF records run from August to October, peaking in October.

Panther cap (Amanita pantherina): The panther cap fruits in summer and autumn; Turkish GBIF records cluster in August and in October–November.

Sulphur tuft (Hypholoma fasciculare): Sulphur tuft can be found for much of the year; Turkish GBIF records peak in October–November, with others in late winter and spring.

Jack-o'-lantern mushroom (Omphalotus olearius): The jack-o'-lantern mushroom fruits in autumn and early winter; Turkish GBIF records run from October to January.

Common ink cap (Coprinopsis atramentaria): The common ink cap appears in spring and autumn after rain. Most of our Turkish records fall in October and November, with further records in January, March and May.

Deadly galerina (Galerina marginata): The deadly galerina fruits in summer and autumn; in Turkey, GBIF records fall in August, October, November and January.

Brown roll-rim (Paxillus involutus): The brown roll-rim fruits from early summer to late autumn; Turkish GBIF records are mostly from October.

Frequently asked questions

Which mushrooms grow in October in Turkey?

According to our guide, 81 species are in season in October, including the edible Shaggy ink cap, Wood ear mushroom, Reishi, Parasol mushroom, Honey fungus, Caesar's mushroom, Porcini and Oyster mushroom.

Are there poisonous mushrooms in October?

Yes: Death cap, Fly agaric, Panther cap, Sulphur tuft, Jack-o'-lantern mushroom, Common ink cap, Deadly galerina, Brown roll-rim, Common earthball, Yellow stainer, Livid pinkgill, Devil's bolete, Deadly dapperling, Destroying angel and Fool's webcap.

Which mushrooms start their season in October?

Split gill, Red cage fungus, Wood ear mushroom, Magpie inkcap, Stubble rosegill, Sulphur tuft, Common bird's nest fungus, Oyster mushroom, Grey knight, Yellow brain, Glistening inkcap, White saddle, Clouded funnel, Tawny funnel, Jack-o'-lantern mushroom, Plums and custard, White dapperling, Common ink cap and Yellow stainer.

Which mushrooms end their season in October?

Hairy curtain crust, Dryad's saddle, Giant polypore, Field mushroom, Scarletina bolete, Artist's bracket, Devil's bolete and Maitake.

Where in Turkey are most mushrooms recorded in October?

Verified GBIF and iNaturalist records for this month come mostly from Marmara (500), Black Sea (319) and Central Anatolia (40).

Is it safe to forage in October?

Only pick species you can identify with certainty; 15 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: Mürekkep mantarı (Coprinus comatus), Türkiye kayıtları gbif.org
All sources (20)
  1. GBIF: Kafes mantarı (Clathrus ruber), Türkiye kayıtları gbif.org
  2. GBIF: Ölüm mantarı (Amanita phalloides), Türkiye kayıtları gbif.org
  3. GBIF: Kulak mantarı (Auricularia auricula-judae), Türkiye kayıtları gbif.org
  4. GBIF: Hindi kuyruğu (Trametes versicolor), Türkiye kayıtları gbif.org
  5. GBIF: Sinek mantarı (Amanita muscaria), Türkiye kayıtları gbif.org
  6. GBIF: Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), Türkiye kayıtları gbif.org
  7. GBIF: Panter mantarı (Amanita pantherina), Türkiye kayıtları gbif.org
  8. GBIF: Saksağan mantarı (Coprinopsis picacea), Türkiye kayıtları gbif.org
  9. GBIF: Danaburnu mantarı (Volvopluteus gloiocephalus), Türkiye kayıtları gbif.org
  10. GBIF: Şemsiye mantarı (Macrolepiota procera), Türkiye kayıtları gbif.org
  11. GBIF: Kıllı katmantarı (Stereum hirsutum), Türkiye kayıtları gbif.org
  12. GBIF: Bal mantarı (Armillaria mellea), Türkiye kayıtları gbif.org
  13. GBIF: İmparator mantarı (Amanita caesarea), Türkiye kayıtları gbif.org
  14. GBIF: Kükürt sarısı demet mantarı (Hypholoma fasciculare), Türkiye kayıtları gbif.org
  15. GBIF: Çörek mantarı (Boletus edulis), Türkiye kayıtları gbif.org
  16. GBIF: Kuş yuvası mantarı (Crucibulum laeve), Türkiye kayıtları gbif.org
  17. GBIF: İstiridye mantarı (Pleurotus ostreatus), Türkiye kayıtları gbif.org

Other months

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