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What to forage in January

21 wild plants, berries, nuts and mushrooms are in season to forage in January, from Aspen Oyster, Birch Polypore, Candlestick Fungus, Enoki Mushroom. Northern hemisphere. See what's in season near you.

Mushrooms in January 10

Aspen OysterAspen OysterPleurotus populinusBirch PolyporeBirch PolyporeFomitopsis betulinaCandlestick FungusCandlestick FungusXylaria hypoxylonEnoki MushroomEnoki MushroomFlammulina velutipesJelly Ear FungusJelly Ear FungusAuricularia auricula-judaeSnow FungusSnow FungusTremella fuciformisTurkey TailTurkey TailTrametes versicolorWitch's ButterWitch's ButterTremella mesentericaWood EarWood EarAuricularia mesentericaWood Ear OrangeWood Ear OrangeNaematelia aurantia

Berries & fruit in January 1

Wild Rose (Rosehip)Wild Rose (Rosehip)Rosa canina

Nuts in January 1

American ChestnutAmerican ChestnutCastanea dentata

Plants & herbs in January 9

Balsam FirBalsam FirAbies balsameaBurdockBurdockArctium lappaJapanese HoneysuckleJapanese HoneysuckleLonicera japonicaMistletoeMistletoeViscum albumMultiflora RoseMultiflora RoseRosa multifloraPartridgeberryPartridgeberryMitchella repensStaghorn SumacStaghorn SumacRhus typhinaTulip TreeTulip TreeLiriodendron tulipiferaWintergreenWintergreenGaultheria procumbens

Foraging in January: common questions

What can you forage in January?

In January, 21 wild species in this guide are in season, including Aspen Oyster, Birch Polypore, Candlestick Fungus, Enoki Mushroom. The list is for the northern hemisphere; the southern hemisphere runs about six months offset.

What wild mushrooms are in season in January?

10 mushrooms are in season in January, such as Aspen Oyster, Birch Polypore, Candlestick Fungus. Never eat a wild mushroom unless you are 100% certain of the identification.

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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.