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Foraging Prince Bolete

Agaricus augustus

Typically in season from August to October in the northern hemisphere. Found in Woodland, Woodland edges. Has toxic lookalikes, so check carefully.

Prince Bolete (Agaricus augustus)

Photo: George Chernilevsky · Public domain

When Prince Bolete is in season

Typical window in the northern hemisphere, peak August to October. The southern hemisphere runs about six months offset, and your own timing depends on local weather, so check your town.

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Where it grows

Prince Bolete is usually found in Woodland, Woodland edges.

⚠ Look-alikes & safety

Deadly look-alikes: Death cap, Yellow-staining mushroom, Inky mushroom. Only forage with a confident ID.

Take Prince Bolete into the field

Open Prince Bolete in the Forage app for its full field guide entry with more photos, key features and toxic lookalikes to check against. Add it to your watchlist and the app pings you the moment it comes into season at your exact spot, worked out from live weather, elevation and billions of occurrence records.

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Prince Bolete: common questions

When is Prince Bolete in season?

Prince Bolete is generally in season from August to October in temperate northern regions. The exact timing shifts with latitude, elevation and each year's weather. Check the Season Finder for your own location.

Where does Prince Bolete grow?

Prince Bolete is usually found in Woodland, Woodland edges.

Is Prince Bolete safe to forage?

Deadly look-alikes: Death cap, Yellow-staining mushroom, Inky mushroom. Only forage with a confident ID. Never eat any wild plant, berry, nut or mushroom unless you are completely certain of the identification. Check every find against a reliable field guide, and when in doubt, don't.

One note before you head out

Forage helps you discover and identify wild plants, but identification is never 100% certain. Many edible plants have toxic lookalikes. Never eat anything you find based only on what this app tells you. Always confirm with a field guide, an experienced forager or a local expert. The season score tells you where to look, too: it’s not a guarantee. Mind conservation law and property rights as well.

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