MushieMushrooms in January
Winter is quiet. Velvet shank and oyster mushrooms push through the cold, and sulphur tuft keeps fruiting on stumps. Our guide lists 4 species typically found in January, of which 0 are poisonous or deadly.
Based on typical timing in temperate Europe and North America. Local conditions vary a lot, and Southern Hemisphere seasons are about six months apart.
Safety first. Never eat a wild mushroom based on an app or a website. Confirm identification and edibility in person with a qualified local expert. Cooking, drying and freezing do not remove most mushroom toxins.
Edible with caution in January (1)
Edible (expert ID) in January (3)
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Out foraging in January?
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