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Parasol mushroom map of Turkey: where and when it grows

Our map holds 53 verified records of the parasol mushroom (Macrolepiota procera) from 18 provinces of Turkey. Most come from İstanbul, Ankara, Kastamonu and İzmir; records peak in October, November and December.

records
53
provinces
18
regions
5
latest record
Nov 2026

How to identify the parasol mushroom

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 32
  • Black Sea 8
  • Aegean 7
  • Central Anatolia 5
  • 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
Jan3FebMarApr1May3Jun3Jul3Aug1Sep3Oct23Nov6Dec7

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 parasol mushroom

Records by region: Marmara 32; Black Sea 8; Aegean 7; Central Anatolia 5; Mediterranean 1. Most records come from İstanbul, Ankara, Kastamonu, İzmir, Muğla, Bolu, Kırklareli and Çanakkale.

Records peak in October, November and December; about 60% of dated records fall in September–November and 7% in March–May.

The parasol mushroom fruits from July to November in Europe, later in the south. In Turkey it is reported to be gathered in spring and autumn, and GBIF records peak in October.

The parasol mushroom grows in woodland clearings, grassy places next to woods, pasture and dunes, appearing singly, in small groups or sometimes in fairy rings.

Death cap (Amanita phalloides, deadly): Young, closed parasols can be confused with Amanitas, which have a sac at the base and no snakeskin stem. Only pick open caps.

Deadly dapperling (Lepiota brunneoincarnata, deadly): Much smaller; has caused fatal poisonings in Spain. Never pick small parasol-like mushrooms.

Panthercap (Amanita pantherina, poisonous): Pale flakes on a dark cap (the parasol has the opposite: dark flakes on a pale cap).

False parasol (Chlorophyllum molybdites, poisonous): Faintly green gills and a green spore print; no snakeskin on the stem.

Shaggy parasol (Chlorophyllum rhacodes, inedible): Smaller with large upturned scales and no snakeskin on the stem; disagrees with many people.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the parasol mushroom grow in Turkey?

Most records come from İstanbul, Ankara, Kastamonu, İzmir and Muğla.

When does the parasol mushroom fruit in Turkey?

Records peak in October, November and December.

Which province has the most parasol mushroom records?

İstanbul, followed by Ankara, Kastamonu and İzmir. The order also reflects where observers are active.

What habitat does the parasol mushroom prefer?

The parasol mushroom grows in woodland clearings, grassy places next to woods, pasture and dunes, appearing singly, in small groups or sometimes in fairy rings.

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. FAO AGROVOC: Macrolepiota procera (Türkçe: şemsiye mantarı) agrovoc.fao.org
All sources (6)
  1. GBIF ve iNaturalist: Türkiye gözlem kayıtları (sitemizin haritası) gbif.org
  2. Wikipedia (EN): Macrolepiota procera en.wikipedia.org
  3. First Nature: Macrolepiota procera 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