Source-reviewed species profile
St George’s mushroom Calocybe gambosa
Cream-white dense flesh, a strong mealy smell and crowded gills. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.
Where can I find st george’s mushroom?
Grassland, gardens, edges and open deciduous woodland, often in rings.
In Mycoverse you can select St George’s mushroom 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
- Cream-white dense flesh, a strong mealy smell and crowded gills.
Habitat and search guidance
Grassland, gardens, edges and open deciduous woodland, often in rings.
Months
March–June
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: 25 August 2026.