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Magpie inkcap map of Turkey: where and when it grows

Our map holds 50 verified records of the magpie inkcap (Coprinopsis picacea) from 16 provinces of Turkey. Most come from Kırklareli, İstanbul, Samsun and Bolu; records peak in January, October and November.

records
50
provinces
16
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4
latest record
Nov 2026

How to identify the magpie inkcap

Points are GBIF and iNaturalist records, each linking to its own record. Locations of protected species are rounded. Open on the main map →

Records by province

  • Marmara 33
  • Black Sea 12
  • Aegean 4
  • Mediterranean 1

Linked provinces have their own page with every species recorded there. Record density also reflects where observers work.

Which months?

Records by month
Jan4Feb1MarApr1MayJunJulAugSepOct25Nov16Dec3

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 magpie inkcap

Records by region: Marmara 33; Black Sea 12; Aegean 4; Mediterranean 1. Most records come from Kırklareli, İstanbul, Samsun, Bolu, Düzce, Kastamonu, Bilecik and Manisa.

Records peak in January, October and November; about 82% of dated records fall in September–November and 2% in March–May.

The magpie inkcap is an autumn species; most Turkish records are from October and November, with some in December and January.

In deciduous woods on calcareous soil, most often under beech, in leaf litter; singly or a few together.

Common inkcap (Coprinopsis atramentaria, poisonous): It has a plain grey-brown cap and grows in clusters, usually on buried wood. Eaten with alcohol it causes a severe reaction.

Shaggy ink cap (Coprinus comatus, edible): The shaggy ink cap has a tall, cylindrical, white cap with shaggy scales, no black-and-white patchwork, a small ring on the stem, and grows in open places such as lawns and roadsides.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the magpie inkcap grow in Turkey?

Most records come from Kırklareli, İstanbul, Samsun, Bolu and Düzce.

When does the magpie inkcap fruit in Turkey?

Records peak in January, October and November.

Which province has the most magpie inkcap records?

Kırklareli, followed by İstanbul, Samsun and Bolu. The order also reflects where observers are active.

What habitat does the magpie inkcap prefer?

In deciduous woods on calcareous soil, most often under beech, in leaf litter; singly or a few together.

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

  1. 6831 sayılı Orman Kanunu (mevzuat.gov.tr) mevzuat.gov.tr
  2. 2873 sayılı Millî Parklar Kanunu, md. 14 (mevzuat.gov.tr) mevzuat.gov.tr
  3. GBIF ve iNaturalist: Türkiye gözlem kayıtları (sitemizin haritası) gbif.org
All sources (6)
  1. Wikipedia (EN): Coprinopsis picacea en.wikipedia.org
  2. First Nature: Coprinopsis picacea first-nature.com
  3. iNaturalist: Coprinopsis picacea (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