Species map · Fomes fomentarius
Tinder fungus map of Turkey: where and when it grows
Our map holds 27 verified records of the tinder fungus (Fomes fomentarius) from 10 provinces of Turkey. Most come from Kırklareli, İstanbul, Samsun and Kocaeli; records peak in January, April and October.
- records
- 27
- provinces
- 10
- regions
- 4
- latest record
- Oct 2026
Records by province
- Marmara 23
- Black Sea 2
- Mediterranean 1
- Central Anatolia 1
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 tinder fungus
- Red-belted conk Fomitopsis pinicola Inedible
- Willow bracket Phellinus igniarius Inedible
- Artist's bracket Ganoderma applanatum Inedible
Records by region: Marmara 23; Black Sea 2; Mediterranean 1; Central Anatolia 1. Most records come from Kırklareli, İstanbul, Samsun, Kocaeli, Tekirdağ, Osmaniye, Yalova and Yozgat.
Records peak in January, April and October; about 37% of dated records fall in September–November and 25% in March–May.
The tinder fungus is perennial; its fruit bodies can stay on the tree for up to 30 years, so it is seen all year (Wikipedia). It releases spores mostly in spring. Turkish observations on our map are spread across the year, peaking in October and January.
The tinder fungus grows on the trunks of broadleaved trees, mostly birch in the north, beech further south and oak in the Mediterranean; it enters through damaged bark, can stay latent in living trees for a long time and causes white rot. It keeps fruiting for years after the tree dies.
Red-belted conk (Fomitopsis pinicola, inedible): Mostly on conifers; has a clear red-orange band near the margin and a resinous shine.
Willow bracket (Phellinus igniarius, inedible): Darker, often black and cracked on top; rust-brown underside and very hard, rusty flesh. Common on willow and poplar.
Artist's bracket (Ganoderma applanatum, inedible): Flatter and shelf-like; brown upper surface often dusted with cocoa-coloured spores; marks drawn on its white underside stay brown.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the tinder fungus grow in Turkey?
Most records come from Kırklareli, İstanbul, Samsun, Kocaeli and Tekirdağ.
When does the tinder fungus fruit in Turkey?
Records peak in January, April and October.
Which province has the most tinder fungus records?
Kırklareli, followed by İstanbul, Samsun and Kocaeli. The order also reflects where observers are active.
What habitat does the tinder fungus prefer?
The tinder fungus grows on the trunks of broadleaved trees, mostly birch in the north, beech further south and oak in the Mediterranean; it enters through damaged bark, can stay latent in living trees for a long time and causes white rot. It keeps fruiting for years after the tree dies.
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): Fomes fomentarius en.wikipedia.org
- First Nature: Fomes fomentarius first-nature.com
- Wikipedia (EN): Fomitopsis pinicola en.wikipedia.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