Calocybe gambosa

St. Georges mushroom (Calocybe gambosa) is an edible mushroom that grows mainly in woodlands. Deriving its common name from when it first appears in the UK, namely on St George's Day. It is considered a delicacy, especially when fried in butter. It was previously considered a part of the large genus Tricholoma and is still seen as T. gambosum in older texts.

Idenification
The cap has a smooth texture and has ridges on it. The cap, stem and flesh can be from white-creamy coloured to bright yellow. The flesh can be peeled. The spore print is white to pinkish white.

Habitat
It is common in woodlands in Europe, often in areas rich in limestone. It is common on the Swedish islands Öland and Gotland, both situated in the Baltic sea.

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