The forest, understood.
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Vampire's bane

Mycetinis scorodonius

EdibleMushroomOmphalotaceae

Safety assessment

Edible

Based on reviewed safety sources.

A small yellow-brown mushroom with a powerful garlic aroma that makes it unforgettable. Used as a seasoning.

Identification

  • Cap small and pale reddish-brown; stem thin and dark.
  • A strong garlic smell, noticeable from a distance.

Baltic distribution

Latvia
23
Lithuania
17
Estonia
185
Global
9037

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.

Related species

Sources & methodology

Taxonomy

Fungi · Basidiomycota · Agaricomycetes · Agaricales · Omphalotaceae · Mycetinis

Distribution

LV 23 · LT 17 · EE 185

Ecology

Coniferous forest, Heath, Deadwood · Pine, Spruce

Safety

edible · 4est editorial review

Media

8 approved images · 3 licences

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