Species map · Coprinus comatus
Shaggy ink cap map of Turkey: where and when it grows
Our map holds 152 verified records of the shaggy ink cap (Coprinus comatus) from 35 provinces of Turkey. Most come from İstanbul, Ankara, Bolu and İzmir; records peak in May, October and November.
- records
- 152
- provinces
- 35
- regions
- 6
- latest record
- Oct 2026
Records by province
- İstanbul47
- Ankara34
- Bolu10
- İzmir6
- Kırklareli6
- Bilecik4
- Antalya4
- Kocaeli4
- Tekirdağ4
- Karaman3
- Kayseri2
- Zonguldak2
- Samsun2
- Adıyaman2
- Muğla2
- Aksaray1
- Gaziantep1
- Elazığ1
- Mersin1
- Kırıkkale1
- Bursa1
- Eskişehir1
- Tunceli1
- Uşak1
- Balıkesir1
- Kütahya1
- Gümüşhane1
- Konya1
- Iğdır1
- Manisa1
- Trabzon1
- Sinop1
- Afyonkarahisar1
- Nevşehir1
- Osmaniye1
- Marmara 67
- Central Anatolia 44
- Black Sea 17
- Aegean 12
- Mediterranean 6
- East and Southeast 6
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 shaggy ink cap
- Destroying angel Amanita virosa Deadly poisonous
- Common ink cap Coprinopsis atramentaria Poisonous
Records by region: Marmara 67; Central Anatolia 44; Black Sea 17; Aegean 12; Mediterranean 6; Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia 6. Most records come from İstanbul, Ankara, Bolu, İzmir, Kırklareli, Bilecik, Antalya and Kocaeli.
Records peak in May, October and November; about 44% of dated records fall in September–November and 33% in March–May.
The shaggy ink cap fruits in spring and autumn after rain; Turkish GBIF records show two peaks, April–May and October–December.
The shaggy ink cap grows in groups in open, nitrogen-rich places such as lawns, field edges, roadsides and disturbed soil; it is not tied to trees.
Destroying angel (Amanita virosa, deadly): Pure white, but it grows in woods, its gills stay white and never liquefy, and there is a sack-like volva at the stem base. It is deadly.
Common ink cap (Coprinopsis atramentaria, poisonous): Its cap is grey-brown and smooth, without shaggy scales. It contains coprine, which together with alcohol (even days after the meal) causes palpitations, flushing and nausea.
Parasol (Macrolepiota procera, edible): A young, closed parasol can look egg-shaped, but its cap has brown scales, its stem has a snakeskin pattern and it never liquefies.
Magpie inkcap (Coprinopsis picacea, inedible): It also turns to ink, but its cap is dark brown to black with white patches, it has no ring and it grows in beech woods.
Glistening inkcap (Coprinellus micaceus, inedible): Much smaller, with a honey-coloured, glittering cap, growing in dense clusters around stumps.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the shaggy ink cap grow in Turkey?
Most records come from İstanbul, Ankara, Bolu, İzmir and Kırklareli.
When does the shaggy ink cap fruit in Turkey?
Records peak in May, October and November.
Which province has the most shaggy ink cap records?
İstanbul, followed by Ankara, Bolu and İzmir. The order also reflects where observers are active.
What habitat does the shaggy ink cap prefer?
The shaggy ink cap grows in groups in open, nitrogen-rich places such as lawns, field edges, roadsides and disturbed soil; it is not tied to 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): Coprinus comatus en.wikipedia.org
- First Nature: Coprinus comatus 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