Bulbous Honey Fungus
Armillaria cepistipes
Safety assessment
Edible with conditions
Based on reviewed safety sources.
The bulbing honey fungus grows on stumps and dead wood, often in large clumps. It is edible only after thorough cooking, and it can damage living trees.
Identification
- Cap honey-yellow with small dark scales at the centre.
- Stem with a ring and a bulbous base; grows in clumps on wood.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 0
- Lithuania
- 4
- Estonia
- 25
- Global
- 2398
Occurrence records in GBIF — not a claim that the species is absent elsewhere.
Safety first. This information is an educational reference, not a confirmation of an edible mushroom. Identifying fungi is difficult and mistakes can be dangerous. Never eat a mushroom unless you are completely certain of its identity, and consult a certified mycologist.
