Yellow Honey Fungus
Armillaria gallica
Safety assessment
Edible with conditions
Based on reviewed safety sources.
The bulbous honey fungus is a honey fungus growing on broadleaf wood and stumps, often in large, dense clumps. It is edible only after thorough cooking.
Identification
- Cap honey-brown with fine dark scales.
- Stem with a ring; grows on broadleaf wood and stumps.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 0
- Lithuania
- 2
- Estonia
- 11
- Global
- 8733
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.
