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Mushrooms in the Morvan: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Morvan: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
Good but nuanced prospects in the Morvan: Honey Fungus leads at 58/100. Spatially, the southeast leads: scores there sit above the other sample points. The peak sits around 5 Nov; afterward things ease gently. The sample covers elevations from 352 to 668 metres and reflects common woodland heights.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 58/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 5 Nov: Honey Fungus (58/100). Eases slightly after 6 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: MorvanHistorical occurrence density in this region
This is how the reported mushroom finds of this region spread over the year (based on GBIF records, relative to the strongest month).
- Jan few
- Feb hardly any
- Mar hardly any
- Apr hardly any
- May hardly any
- Jun hardly any
- Jul few
- Aug few
- Sept peak
- Oct many
- Nov few
- Dec hardly any
- hardly any
- few
- moderate
- many
- peak
The taller the bar, the more mushroom finds were reported in that month, compared with the region's strongest month (source: GBIF).
Frequently reported edible mushrooms:
- Parasol Mushroom
- Penny Bun
- Golden Chanterelle
- Horn of Plenty
- Wood Hedgehog
Source: GBIF.org, aggregated density, not pin-point finds.
Season calendar of typical species
The typical mushroom species of this region grow in these months, according to the species profiles.
Honey Fungus
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season, rare here
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Horn of Plenty
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul out of season
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Wood Blewit
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul out of season
- Aug out of season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec season, rare here
Parasol Mushroom
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Penny Bun
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season, rare here
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Golden Chanterelle
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season, rare here
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in the Morvan
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Morvan
Across 4 woodland samples in the Morvan, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (2/4), broad-leaved forest (1/4) and mixed forest (1/4). Elevations between 352 m and 668 m.
What the forecast is based on
FungiFind combines weather, soil moisture and each species’ seasonal growth pattern into a day-by-day outlook. It replaces neither local knowledge nor safe identification, and is not a find guarantee.
Frequently asked questions about mushrooms in the Morvan
Are there mushrooms in the Morvan right now?
In the Morvan, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: favourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Morvan?
General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.
Which mushrooms are doing well in the Morvan right now?
The most promising species in the Morvan right now: Honey Fungus (favourable), Wood Hedgehog (moderate), Terracotta Hedgehog (unfavourable) and Horn of Plenty (unfavourable).
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in the Morvan in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Thursday. Assessment for that day: favourable.
In which months are mushrooms found in the Morvan?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Morvan appear mainly in these months: September and October. Most finds fall in: September.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Morvan?
The analysed sites in the Morvan fall into these elevation zones: hill country and low mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Morvan?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Morvan: mushroom weather, the current situation and a forecast for the coming days, recalculated every morning. Open the map for individual woods.
What is the best time of day for mushroom foraging in the Morvan?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Morvan in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Morvan, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
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Poison helpline and mushroom advice
FungiFind is not medical advice. If you suspect poisoning, get professional help immediately.
If life is at risk or someone is unconscious: call 112.
ORFILA, national poison line, routes to nearest poison centre. 24h.
- Poison helpline +33 1 45 42 59 59
- Emergency 112 / 15
Numbers and links come from verified sources. Local signs and current rules always apply on site.
Sources
Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.