Source-reviewed species profile

Stubble rosegill Volvopluteus gloiocephalus

Large grey-white sticky cap, free pink gills and a clear volva without a ring. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.

Where can I find stubble rosegill?

Compost, straw, wood chips, gardens and nutrient-rich disturbed soil.

In Mycoverse you can select Stubble rosegill and compare candidate search areas using a species-specific assessment of rainfall, estimated soil moisture, temperature, forest type, tree signals, canopy cover, terrain and season. Where source coverage is available, the assessment also uses historical species observations. Historical observations are historical data, not recent finds.

Learning content – not identification

Images, text and app suggestions cannot confirm a species or food safety.

Field features

  • Large grey-white sticky cap, free pink gills and a clear volva without a ring.

Habitat and search guidance

Compost, straw, wood chips, gardens and nutrient-rich disturbed soil.

Months

March–November

Safety status

Included with a food status in the Norwegian 2026 Norm List. This learning profile never confirms a finding or that it is safe to eat. Use qualified local expertise.

Sources and review status

Last reviewed: 30 September 2026.

Take the profile outdoors.

Follow the species, view local seasonal signals and use field guidance in the app.