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Large mushroom discoveries in Turkey

Overview

In October 2026, residents in different regions of Turkey reported finding unusually large mushrooms while foraging.

In the Beyşehir district of Konya, Sadi Çetin discovered a giant morel mushroom in the Çetmi neighborhood following recent rainfall. The specimen drew significant local interest at a coffeehouse. Çetin cautioned other foragers to be careful, noting that not all wild mushrooms are edible and warning against consuming species without certain identification.

Later in the month, in the Pınarhisar district of Kırklareli, 69-year-old Necati Baycan found a massive umbrella mushroom in the Kurudere village forest. The specimen reached approximately 40 centimeters in height, making it too large for his foraging basket. Baycan attributed the mushroom’s size to high moisture levels from a nearby waterway.

Entities

Kurudere · Pınarhisar · Necati Baycan · Sadi Çetin · Kırklareli

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Kırklareli resident discovers giant mushroom in forest

    A 69-year-old man in Kırklareli, Turkey, discovered a giant umbrella mushroom measuring nearly 40 centimeters in height.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Beyşehir resident discovers giant morel mushroom

    A large morel mushroom was discovered by a nature enthusiast in Beyşehir, Konya, drawing significant local interest and prompting warnings about mushroom safety.

Sources

anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · onedio.com