Source-reviewed species profile
Blusher Amanita rubescens
Damaged flesh develops red-brown stains; grey-pink patches occur on the cap and a ring on the stem. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.
Where can I find blusher?
Deciduous and coniferous woodland on varied soils.
In Mycoverse you can select Blusher 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.
Images, text and app suggestions cannot confirm a species or food safety.
Field features
- Damaged flesh develops red-brown stains; grey-pink patches occur on the cap and a ring on the stem.
Habitat and search guidance
Deciduous and coniferous woodland on varied soils.
Months
June–November
Species requiring extra care
Compare the complete mushroom, habitat and season. These cards support learning; they do not identify a finding.
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
- Normlisten 2026 – Fagmykologisk råd
- Artsdatabanken – Artsnavnebasen
- University of Edinburgh — Jim Deacon: Amanita (cap patches / stem ring; archival morphology reference)
Last reviewed: 25 August 2026.