Autumn · September 2026
Mushrooms in September
318 species of mushrooms in Europe — 229 edible, 28 poisonous. The list updates automatically from the MycoNote database.
September is the queen of mushroom season. The forest floor is still warm from the summer sun, night rains come regularly, and the morning dew lies on the grass like an invitation. Honey fungus grows in whole families on stumps and roots; saffron milk caps hide among the conifers, given away only by their velvety orange; milk caps push up from under the moss. This is when your basket is full to the brim before noon, and your feet carry you from spot to spot on their own.
Which mushrooms grow in September in Europe
172
Edible
57
Conditionally edible
23
Poisonous
5
Deadly poisonous
In September in Europe you can come across 318 species of mushrooms. Of these, 229 edible and conditionally edible species are good to pick. Be careful: among the active species, 28 are dangerous, including 5 deadly poisonous ones. Before you pick, check the lookalike comparisons.
Which mushrooms grow in September
In September Europe has 318 species of mushrooms in season: 229 edible and conditionally edible ones that are good to pick, and 28 dangerous ones. The forest floor is still warm from the summer sun, night rains come regularly, and the morning dew lies on the grass like an invitation The full list of September mushrooms with photos and descriptions is in the catalog below.
When should you go mushroom picking in September? Honey fungus grows in families: found one stump? Walk around it — there'll be several more. Look for saffron milk caps in conifer forests, and bend down — they hide under the lowest branches. The general rule: head out 5–10 days after a heavy rain, when daytime temperatures are 15–25°C (59–77°F). September is part of the autumn mushroom season, so look there for the big picture of the season.
Poisonous mushrooms in September
In September there are 28 species of dangerous mushrooms in season, including 5 deadly poisonous ones. Many of them look like edible species — never put a mushroom in your basket if you have any doubt about it.
Deadly poisonous mushrooms active in September: Deadly dapperling, Death cap, Destroying angel, Fool's webcap, Lepiota helveola. All of them have edible lookalikes — check every find.
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All mushrooms of September in Europe
Agaricus abruptibulbus
Edible.webp)
Agaricus comtulus
EdibleAgaricus haemorrhoidarius
Edible
Agaricus romagnesii
EdibleAgaricus squamuliferus
Edible
Agaricus subperonatus
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Agaricus tabularis
Edible
Agrocybe arvalis
Inedible
Alder bolete
Gyrodon lividus
Conditionally edible
Aleurodiscus amorphus
Inedible
Almond woodwax
Hygrophorus agathosmus
Edible
Amanita battarrae
Conditionally edible
Amethyst deceiver
Laccaria amethystina
Edible
Amphinema byssoides
Inedible
Amylocorticium cebennense
Inedible
Amyloporia sinuosa
Inedible
Aniseed funnel
Clitocybe odora
Edible
Anomoporia bombycina
Inedible
Antrodia albida
Inedible
Apricot jelly
Guepinia helvelloides
Edible
Arched earthstar
Geastrum fornicatum
Inedible
Artist's bracket
Ganoderma applanatum
Inedible
Ashen chanterelle
Craterellus cinereus
Edible.webp)
Aurantiporus fissilis
Inedible
What to read about mushrooms in September
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Frequently asked questions about mushrooms in September
Which mushrooms grow in September in Europe?
In September Europe has 318 species of mushrooms in season: 172 edible, 57 conditionally edible and 28 poisonous. Honey fungus grows in families: found one stump? Walk around it — there'll be several more. Look for saffron milk caps in conifer forests, and bend down — they hide under the lowest branches.
When should you go mushroom picking in September?
Honey fungus grows in families: found one stump? Walk around it — there'll be several more. Look for saffron milk caps in conifer forests, and bend down — they hide under the lowest branches. Head out 5–10 days after a heavy rain, when daytime temperatures are 15–25°C (59–77°F).
Are there poisonous mushrooms in September?
Yes, in September there are 28 species of dangerous mushrooms in season, including 5 deadly poisonous ones. Check every mushroom before you pick it, and never put anything in your basket if you have doubts.
What is autumn like for mushroom foragers in Europe?
Fall is the peak of the mushroom season in Europe. September and October bring the richest harvest: honey fungus, saffron milk caps, milk caps and boletes. Head out while the warmth holds.
Where to pick mushrooms in September in Europe?
The most reliable places are mountain forests and damp pine woods: they hold moisture longer. But mushrooms in September grow all over Europe — the key is to head out 5–10 days after a heavy rain.
How many mushroom species can you find in September?
According to MycoNote, in September Europe has 318 species of mushrooms in season. Of these, 229 are edible or conditionally edible and good to pick, and 28 are dangerous. The full list with photos and descriptions is further down this page.
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