Where is the nearest mushroom?
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- 4,046
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- 715
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- 65
- provinces
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This Turkey mushroom map shows where mushroom species have been recorded in Turkey, based on GBIF and iNaturalist observations. Pick a species to see which provinces its records cluster in. An observation on the map does not mean you can pick mushrooms there, or that you have permission to.
Most recorded
The most often recorded mushrooms in Turkey
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Split gillSchizophyllum commune
169
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Shaggy ink capCoprinus comatus
152
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Red cage fungusClathrus ruber
128
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Fly agaricAmanita muscaria
68
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Turkey tailTrametes versicolor
67
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BlewitCollybia nuda
66
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Wood ear mushroomAuricularia auricula-judae
66
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ReishiGanoderma lucidum
60
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Parasol mushroomMacrolepiota procera
53
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Magpie inkcapCoprinopsis picacea
50
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Sulphur tuftHypholoma fasciculare
50
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Caesar’s mushroomAmanita caesarea
50
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.
What does the map show?
The map plots geo-referenced records of mushroom species in Turkey. The data comes from GBIF, the global biodiversity data network, and from research-grade observations on iNaturalist; GBIF also includes herbarium specimens alongside field sightings.
Each point is a record of someone seeing, photographing or collecting that species in that place. So the map tells you where a species can occur. It can't tell you where a species is absent.
Where the data comes from
We compile records from GBIF and iNaturalist and group them by province. In outline:
- From GBIF: geo-referenced Turkish records without geospatial issues, either field observations or preserved specimens, covering mushroom-forming fungi and the morel group.
- From iNaturalist: research-grade observations only, meaning the community has confirmed the identification.
- Province comes from the record's own administrative data, or the nearest provincial centre when that's missing.
- Locations of protected species are rounded to about 10 km; locations hidden on iNaturalist are shown as approximate.
- Photos are limited to openly licensed images (CC0, CC BY, CC BY-SA).
Reading the records
Lots of records in a province can simply mean lots of people looking. Istanbul and other areas popular with naturalists naturally have higher counts.
No records doesn't mean no mushrooms. The destroying angel, for example, has no geo-referenced Turkish record on GBIF yet, which points to a gap in recording rather than an absence.
Records show where a species was seen, not where it is today. Logging, fire or drought can wipe out a site, and the reverse happens too: morels have been recorded fruiting in large numbers in burnt pine forest.
An observation is not permission to pick
A point on the map does not mean picking is allowed there. Collecting may be banned or need a permit in protected areas, national parks and on private land, and checking the rules with the relevant authority is up to you.
The map includes poisonous and deadly species too. Death cap records cluster in Artvin, Istanbul and Yalova, and fly agaric records in the Black Sea and Marmara forests. Seeing a species on the map says nothing about whether it's safe; anything you plan to eat needs expert identification.
Using the map with routes and the calendar
The map tells you where a species has been recorded, the mushroom calendar tells you when it fruits, and our foraging routes suggest trails worth walking. Use the three together to plan a day out.
Photographing a mushroom and uploading it to iNaturalist helps fill the gaps on the map. You don't have to pick something to contribute.
Before you use the map
- Remember that points are observation records, not permission to pick.
- Check whether your destination is a protected area, national park or private land.
- Look at the record date; a species seen years ago may no longer be there.
- Take the species page's identification features with you.
- Eat nothing wild until an expert has identified it with certainty.
- There may be no signal in the forest; tell someone your route and call 112 in an emergency.
Frequently asked questions
How is the Turkey mushroom map built?
From geo-referenced Turkish records on GBIF and research-grade observations on iNaturalist, grouped by province.
Can I pick mushrooms where the map shows a record?
Not necessarily. A point is just an observation; collecting can be banned or need a permit in protected areas and on private land.
If a species has no records in a province, does that mean it doesn't grow there?
No. Usually it means nobody has recorded it there yet.
Where in Turkey do most mushrooms grow?
Records cluster in the Black Sea and Marmara forests, though record density also reflects how many people are out looking. Select a species to see its own pattern.
Why are some locations blurred?
Protected species are rounded to about 10 km to keep them safe from over-collecting.
How can I add my own sighting?
Upload a photo with its location to iNaturalist. Once the community confirms it, the record flows into GBIF and can appear in a later update of the map.
Where are the best places for mushroom foraging in Turkey?
Records cluster in Belgrad Forest near Istanbul, the Istranca Mountains, the Bolu area and the slopes from Trabzon and Rize up to the Kaçkar Mountains. Our foraging routes cover these areas, each with the species and months recorded there.
Which deadly mushrooms are recorded in Turkey?
The death cap (köygöçüren) is recorded mostly in Artvin, Istanbul and Yalova. The map shows poisonous and deadly species alongside edible ones, so a record never says a mushroom is safe.
Sources
- GBIF Occurrence Search gbif.org
- iNaturalist inaturalist.org
- GBIF: Amanita phalloides Türkiye kayıtları gbif.org
All sources (4)
- Vikipedi (TR): Türkiye'nin coğrafi bölgeleri tr.wikipedia.org
Last updated: Prepared by the Poros Mantar editorial teamReport a correction