Species map · Amanita citrina
False death cap map of Turkey: where and when it grows
Our map holds 16 verified records of the false death cap (Amanita citrina) from 4 provinces of Turkey. Most come from İstanbul, Kırklareli, Bolu and Çanakkale; records peak in September, October and November.
- records
- 16
- provinces
- 4
- regions
- 2
- latest record
- Oct 2026
Records by province
- Marmara 12
- Black Sea 4
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 false death cap
- Death cap Amanita phalloides Deadly poisonous
- Destroying angel Amanita virosa Deadly poisonous
- Panther cap Amanita pantherina Poisonous
Records by region: Marmara 12; Black Sea 4. Most records come from İstanbul, Kırklareli, Bolu and Çanakkale.
Records peak in September, October and November; about 93% of dated records fall in September–November and 0% in March–May.
The false death cap appears from late summer into winter. Most of our Turkish records are from October, with others in September, November and December.
Forms mycorrhizal partnerships with trees such as oak, beech and pine, and is especially common in woods on acid, sandy soil. It grows singly or in small groups.
Death cap (Amanita phalloides, deadly): The death cap's cap is olive to yellowish green and usually free of patches; it has an open, sack-like white volva at the base and no potato smell. The false death cap is pale lemon-yellow with patches and has a rimmed, rounded bulb. Telling them apart takes experience; do not eat yellowish Amanitas.
Destroying angel (Amanita virosa, deadly): The white form of the false death cap (var. alba) resembles the destroying angel. The destroying angel has a shaggy stem and an open, sack-like volva at the base, and does not smell of potato.
Panther cap (Amanita pantherina, poisonous): The panther cap has a brown cap dotted with neat white warts and a rolled 'sock-like' rim above the bulb. The false death cap is pale yellow with cream patches.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the false death cap grow in Turkey?
Most records come from İstanbul, Kırklareli, Bolu and Çanakkale.
When does the false death cap fruit in Turkey?
Records peak in September, October and November.
Which province has the most false death cap records?
İstanbul, followed by Kırklareli, Bolu and Çanakkale. The order also reflects where observers are active.
What habitat does the false death cap prefer?
Forms mycorrhizal partnerships with trees such as oak, beech and pine, and is especially common in woods on acid, sandy soil. It grows singly or in small 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
- Tapan ve ark. (2024), Biology Bulletin 51(6): Antioxidant Activities of Some Edible and Poisonous Amanita Species from Türkiye doi.org
All sources (6)
- GBIF ve iNaturalist: Türkiye gözlem kayıtları (sitemizin haritası) gbif.org
- Wikipedia (EN): Amanita citrina en.wikipedia.org
- First Nature: Amanita citrina, False Deathcap 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