The most sought-after species in Italy.
Each species has its own habitat, season and way of reading the landscape. Use the guides to understand where to look on the map, then plan your foray with ERA5 data.
Porcini
Boletus edulis e specie affiniComplete guide to porcini in Italy: habitat, season, best regions for Boletus edulis. Use the map with ERA5 data to find the right conditions.
Chanterelles
Cantharellus cibariusGuide to chanterelles in Italy: where they grow, when to pick them and how to identify them. Forest map with ERA5 data to find golden chanterelles at the right time.
Caesar's Mushroom
Amanita caesareaWhere to find Caesar's mushroom in Italy: habitat, season and how to identify Amanita caesarea. Practical guide with forest map and ERA5 data.
Honey Mushrooms
Armillaria mellea e specie affiniGuide to honey mushrooms (Armillaria mellea): where they grow, when to pick them and how to identify them. Habitat, season and forest map.
Parasol Mushroom
Macrolepiota proceraGuide to the parasol mushroom: where it grows, when to pick it and how to identify Macrolepiota procera. Habitat in meadows and forest edges.
Black Truffle
Tuber melanosporum e T. aestivumGuide to black truffle in Italy: where Tuber melanosporum is found, winter season and habitat. Umbria, Tuscany, Marche and Abruzzo with forest map.
White Truffle
Tuber magnatumGuide to prized white truffle in Italy: where Tuber magnatum is found, season and habitat. Piedmont, Tuscany, Marche and Umbria with map.
Horn of Plenty
Craterellus cornucopioidesGuide to Horn of Plenty (Craterellus cornucopioides): where they grow, when to pick them and how to identify them. Habitat in beech forests and map.
Morels
Morchella esculenta e specie affiniGuide to morels in Italy: where Morchella esculenta grows, when to pick it and how to identify it. Woods, clearings and orchards in the spring season.
Saffron Milk Cap
Lactarius deliciosusGuide to saffron milk cap in Italy: where Lactarius deliciosus grows, summer–autumn season and habitat in pine forests. Forest map with ERA5 data.
Hedgehog Mushroom
Hydnum repandumGuide to hedgehog mushroom in Italy: where Hydnum repandum grows, autumn season and habitat in mixed woods. The spines make it unmistakable.
St. George's Mushroom
Calocybe gambosaGuide to St. George's mushroom in Italy: where Calocybe gambosa grows, spring season and habitat in meadows and pastures. How to identify it by its unmistakable smell.