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Mushrooms fruiting in November (Northern Hemisphere)

The 10 most commonly recorded mushrooms that are at their peak this month, November, across the Northern Hemisphere, based on when each species is found.

In the Southern Hemisphere, the seasons are reversed and many species differ, so May's list is a closer guide, but only a rough one.

Never eat a mushroom identified only by a photo or an app. Many edible mushrooms have deadly lookalikes. Check with a local expert before eating anything you forage.

A species is in its peak season in the months with at least 60% as many Northern Hemisphere records as its busiest month. Lichens and plant diseases like rusts and black knot are left out. This page always shows the current month; November's own page is here.

Never eat a mushroom identified only by a photo or an app. Many edible mushrooms have deadly lookalikes. Check with a local expert before eating anything you forage.