Common Honey Fungus
Armillaria mellea
Safety assessment
Edible with conditions
Based on reviewed safety sources.
The honey mushroom grows in large tufts on wood and stumps. Edible after thorough cooking, but undercooked it is a common cause of mild poisoning.
Identification
- Cap honey-yellow with small dark scales towards the centre.
- Stem with a prominent white ring; grows on wood, not on bare soil alone.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 0
- Lithuania
- 21
- Estonia
- 58
- Global
- 43832
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.
