Baker's yeast

Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Desm.) Meyen

Also called: ale yeast, brewer's yeast, budding yeast, ragi yeast, top-fermenting yeast, yeast

Edibility

Edibility unknown — do not eat

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Lookalikes

No lookalikes are recorded for this species yet. That does not mean there are none. Many mushrooms look alike, so never rely on appearance alone.

Season

When this species has been recorded, by month, from open-licensed US and Canada observations. It shows when people report it, not a guarantee it is fruiting.

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Recorded observations of Baker's yeast by month
MonthRecords
January17
February30
March10
April30
May7
June12
July7
August13
September5
October9
November2
December20

Where it is found

States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.

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  • Washington1 records

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Recent finds

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