Species map · Laccaria amethystina
Amethyst deceiver map of Turkey: where and when it grows
Our map holds 16 verified records of the amethyst deceiver (Laccaria amethystina) from 7 provinces of Turkey. Most come from Bolu, İstanbul, Kocaeli and Rize; records peak in July, October and November.
- records
- 16
- provinces
- 7
- regions
- 2
- latest record
- Oct 2026
Records by province
- Marmara 9
- Black Sea 7
Linked provinces have their own page with every species recorded there. Record density also reflects where observers work.
Which months?
This page covers only where and when the species is recorded in Turkey. For identification and edibility, see the species page. Built from research-grade, geo-referenced GBIF and iNaturalist records, refreshed at the start of every month.
Poisonous look-alikes of the amethyst deceiver
- Lilac bonnet Mycena pura Poisonous
- Lilac fibrecap Inocybe geophylla var. lilacina Poisonous
- Webcaps Cortinarius spp. Poisonous
Records by region: Marmara 9; Black Sea 7. Most records come from Bolu, İstanbul, Kocaeli, Rize, Giresun, Balıkesir and Bursa.
Records peak in July, October and November; about 68% of dated records fall in September–November and 0% in March–May.
The amethyst deceiver appears from late summer to early winter. Our Turkish records fall between July and November and in January, most in October.
Deciduous and mixed woodland, most often under beech and oak, also with conifers; it forms mycorrhizal partnerships with tree roots. It grows singly or in scattered groups among leaf litter and moss.
Lilac bonnet (Mycena pura, poisonous): It has a lilac or pinkish cap and a thin stem, but its gills are pale and closer, and it smells strongly of radish when crushed. It contains muscarine.
Lilac fibrecap (Inocybe geophylla var. lilacina, poisonous): It has a silky lilac cap with a central bump; its gills are greyish brown and its spore print is brown. It contains muscarine.
Webcaps (Cortinarius spp., poisonous): Some purple-toned webcaps are larger and fleshier; when young their gills are covered by a cobweb-like veil and their spore print is rusty brown.
Wood blewit (Lepista nuda, edible): The wood blewit is much larger and fleshier, with a thick stem, crowded pale violet gills, a fruity smell and a pale pink spore print. The amethyst deceiver is small, slender-stemmed and has widely spaced gills.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the amethyst deceiver grow in Turkey?
Most records come from Bolu, İstanbul, Kocaeli, Rize and Giresun.
When does the amethyst deceiver fruit in Turkey?
Records peak in July, October and November.
Which province has the most amethyst deceiver records?
Bolu, followed by İstanbul, Kocaeli and Rize. The order also reflects where observers are active.
What habitat does the amethyst deceiver prefer?
Deciduous and mixed woodland, most often under beech and oak, also with conifers; it forms mycorrhizal partnerships with tree roots. It grows singly or in scattered groups among leaf litter and moss.
Can I pick mushrooms where they are recorded?
A record is not a permit. Commercial picking in state forests needs a permit; picking in national parks is prohibited.
How current is this map?
Records are re-fetched from GBIF and iNaturalist at the start of every month and this page updates automatically.
What should I do in case of mushroom poisoning?
Call 112 at once; Turkey's poison centre is 114.
Sources
- 6831 sayılı Orman Kanunu (mevzuat.gov.tr) mevzuat.gov.tr
- 2873 sayılı Millî Parklar Kanunu, md. 14 (mevzuat.gov.tr) mevzuat.gov.tr
- Uzun ve Kaya (2022), KSÜ Tarım ve Doğa Dergisi 25(1): Macromycetes Determined in Tonya (Trabzon) District dergipark.org.tr
All sources (6)
- GBIF ve iNaturalist: Türkiye gözlem kayıtları (sitemizin haritası) gbif.org
- Wikipedia (EN): Laccaria amethystina en.wikipedia.org
- First Nature: Laccaria amethystina, Amethyst Deceiver first-nature.com
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