Species map · Amanita rubescens
Blusher map of Turkey: where and when it grows
Our map holds 37 verified records of the blusher (Amanita rubescens) from 6 provinces of Turkey. Most come from İstanbul, Rize, Kırklareli and Bolu; records peak in June, July and October.
- records
- 37
- provinces
- 6
- regions
- 2
- latest record
- Oct 2026
Records by province
- Marmara 29
- Black Sea 8
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 blusher
- Panther cap Amanita pantherina Poisonous
- Fly agaric Amanita muscaria Poisonous
Records by region: Marmara 29; Black Sea 8. Most records come from İstanbul, Rize, Kırklareli, Bolu, Yalova and Sakarya.
Records peak in June, July and October; about 45% of dated records fall in September–November and 0% in March–May.
The blusher fruits in summer and autumn; Turkish records fall between June and November.
In broadleaf and conifer woods, especially under oak, beech, chestnut and pine; mycorrhizal on acid to neutral soils. It appears singly or in scattered groups.
Panther cap (Amanita pantherina, poisonous): The panther cap is brown to olive with pure white warts and a striated margin; its flesh does not turn pink, its ring is not grooved on top, and it has a collar-like volva rim at the base.
Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria, poisonous): Its cap is bright red or orange with white warts, and its flesh does not redden when cut.
Grey spotted amanita (Amanita excelsa, inedible): Its cap is grey-brown with grey warts, and its flesh does not redden when cut.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the blusher grow in Turkey?
Most records come from İstanbul, Rize, Kırklareli, Bolu and Yalova.
When does the blusher fruit in Turkey?
Records peak in June, July and October.
Which province has the most blusher records?
İstanbul, followed by Rize, Kırklareli and Bolu. The order also reflects where observers are active.
What habitat does the blusher prefer?
In broadleaf and conifer woods, especially under oak, beech, chestnut and pine; mycorrhizal on acid to neutral soils. It appears singly or in scattered groups.
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
- GBIF ve iNaturalist: Türkiye gözlem kayıtları (sitemizin haritası) gbif.org
All sources (6)
- Wikipedia (EN): Amanita rubescens en.wikipedia.org
- First Nature: Amanita rubescens first-nature.com
- iNaturalist: Amanita rubescens (Türkçe ad ve Türkiye gözlemleri) inaturalist.org
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