Dark Honey Fungus
Armillaria ostoyae
Safety assessment
Edible with conditions
Based on reviewed safety sources.
Darker than the honey mushroom, with a brownish cap and a white ring; grows in tufts on wood. Edible only after thorough cooking.
Identification
- Cap brownish-yellow to olive-brown, velvety.
- Grows in tufts on wood; stem with a white ring.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 0
- Lithuania
- 9
- Estonia
- 35
- Global
- 16682
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.
