Species map · Amanita pantherina
Panther cap map of Turkey: where and when it grows
Our map holds 49 verified records of the panther cap (Amanita pantherina) from 14 provinces of Turkey. Most come from İstanbul, Bolu, Kırklareli and Giresun; records peak in October, November and December.
- records
- 49
- provinces
- 14
- regions
- 3
- latest record
- Oct 2026
Records by province
- İstanbul22
- Bolu4
- Kırklareli4
- Giresun3
- Osmaniye2
- Bursa2
- Samsun2
- Balıkesir2
- Sinop2
- Kastamonu2
- Yalova1
- Kocaeli1
- Düzce1
- Sakarya1
- Marmara 33
- Black Sea 14
- Mediterranean 2
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.
Panther cap is poisonous: species it is mistaken for
- Fly agaric Amanita muscaria Poisonous
Records by region: Marmara 33; Black Sea 14; Mediterranean 2. Most records come from İstanbul, Bolu, Kırklareli, Giresun, Osmaniye, Bursa, Samsun and Balıkesir.
Records peak in October, November and December; about 81% of dated records fall in September–November and 0% in March–May.
The panther cap fruits in summer and autumn; Turkish GBIF records cluster in August and in October–November.
The panther cap grows in broadleaf and conifer woods, especially under oak, beech and pine, forming a mycorrhizal partnership with the trees.
Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria, poisonous): Its cap is red-orange; a rain-faded fly agaric can resemble a panther cap. Both are poisonous.
Blusher (Amanita rubescens, inedible): Its flesh turns pink-red when cut or bruised, its warts are greyish-pink and its ring is striate. It is toxic raw, and because of the panther cap risk it is best left alone.
Grey spotted amanita (Amanita excelsa, inedible): Grey-brown cap with grey, mealy warts and a striate ring; hard to separate from the panther cap and not eaten.
Parasol (Macrolepiota procera, edible): Much larger with brown scales, a snakeskin-patterned stem, a thick movable ring and no volva.
False death cap (Amanita citrina, inedible): The false death cap has a pale lemon-yellow or white cap with cream patches, a rimmed rounded bulb and a raw-potato smell. The panther cap is brown with white warts.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the panther cap grow in Turkey?
Most records come from İstanbul, Bolu, Kırklareli, Giresun and Osmaniye.
When does the panther cap fruit in Turkey?
Records peak in October, November and December.
Which province has the most panther cap records?
İstanbul, followed by Bolu, Kırklareli and Giresun. The order also reflects where observers are active.
What habitat does the panther cap prefer?
The panther cap grows in broadleaf and conifer woods, especially under oak, beech and pine, forming a mycorrhizal partnership with the trees.
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 pantherina en.wikipedia.org
- First Nature: Amanita pantherina first-nature.com
- GBIF: Türkiye kayıtları gbif.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