Welcome to this St. George's Mushroom foraging guide! As the crisp air of spring replaces the chill of winter, the forest floor comes to life with a myriad of treasures, among which the St. George's Mushroom, scientifically known as Calocybe gambosa, holds a special place. Join us as we explore the characteristics, habitat, culinary potential,
St. George’s Mushrooms are one of the few edible mushrooms that appear in spring. St. George’s Mushrooms smells a bit of cucumber and flour. They grow mainly in fields, grass, and roadsides. The name comes from when it first appeared in the UK on St. George’s Day.