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.
Learning content – not identification
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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.
Season
Spring to early summer.
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.