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Isn't May a little early for wild mushrooms?

Depends on the variety. There are (about) 36 species of Agaricus in the
British Isles, 34 of which are safe to eat. If the base of the stipe
turns bright yellow *IMMEDIATELY* it is cut, avoid the mushroom, it
might make you ill.

I've found Agaricus bitorquis this year (about a month ago), and A.
augustus in February a couple of years ago.

St. George's mushroom (not the same family) derives its name from its
habit of appearing around St. George's day - April 23rd.

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