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Foraging Oregon Maple

Acer macrophyllum

Typically in season from February to March in the northern hemisphere. Found in Woodland, Woodland edges, Waterside.

Oregon Maple (Acer macrophyllum)

Photo: (c) Bureau of Land Management Oregon and Washington, some rights reserved (CC BY) · iNaturalist

When Oregon Maple is in season

Typical window in the northern hemisphere, peak February to March. 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

Oregon Maple is usually found in Woodland, Woodland edges, Waterside.

Take Oregon Maple into the field

Open Oregon Maple 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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Oregon Maple: common questions

When is Oregon Maple in season?

Oregon Maple is generally in season from February to March 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 Oregon Maple grow?

Oregon Maple is usually found in Woodland, Woodland edges, Waterside.

Is Oregon Maple safe to forage?

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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