Geranium Scented Russula / Summer / Autumn / Inedible Welcome to our dedicated page exploring the mysterious world of the inedible Generanium Scented Russula (Russula fellea). Here, we delve into the intricate art of identification and shed light on the unique characteristics of this fascinating mushroom. While not suitable for…
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Beechwood Sickener / Summer / Autumn / Inedible Embark on a captivating exploration of the intriguing yet inedible Beechwood Sickener, scientifically known as Russula Nobilis. In this blog post, we dive into the enigmatic world of this vibrant mushroom, renowned for its striking appearance and cautionary nature. While the Beechwood…
Field blewit / Summer / Autumn / Edible Step into the realm of culinary exploration as we celebrate the remarkable Field Blewit (Lepista saeva). Join us on a journey where delectable flavors and nature’s treasures collide. With their captivating lilac to purple caps and delicate gills, Field Blewits offer…
Porcini / Summer / Autumn / Edible Porcini is often known as the king bolete and it truly is the king of mushrooms with a great flavour. Scientific Name: Boletus edulis Family: Boletaceae Also known as: Cep, Penny Bun, king mushroom Habitat: The temperate woodlands across Europe, including Britain, from…
Bitter Bolete / Summer / Autumn / In-Edible The bitter bolete is sometimes confused with the porcini mushroom, it’s edible but is very very bitter in flavour and is best avoided. Scientific Name Tylopilus Felleus Common Names Bitter Bolete Family Boletales Habitat In any type of woodland but most…
Red Cracked Bolete / Summer / Autumn / Edible The Red Cracked Bolete is a fairly common mushroom, they tend to be overlooked by some foragers as the texture is quite soft, but they dry very well. Scientific Name Xerocomellus Chrysenteron Common Names Red Cracked Bolete, Red Cracking Bolete. Family…
Larch Bolete / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Welcome to the wonderful world of mushroom hunting! In this exciting blog post, we’ll be your trusty guides as we unravel the secrets of identifying the delectable Larch Bolete (Suillus grevillei). Picture yourself wandering through sun-dappled forests, searching for these…
Sweet Woodruff / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Sweet Woodruff is an edible & delicious low lying, perennial plant, found in well established woodlands. Common Names Sweet Woodruff, Sweet-scented bedstraw. Botanical Name Galium Odoratum Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order – Gentianales Family – Rubiaceae Foraging Video for…
Black Trompette / Summer / Autumn / Edible Prepare to embark on a culinary journey filled with rich and earthy delights as we explore the edible treasure known as Black Trompette, also known as Trumpet of Death, scientifically referred to as Craterellus Cornucopioides. In this blog post, we invite you…
Green Cracked Brittlegill / Summer / Autumn / Edible Welcome to a world of vibrant culinary wonders as we celebrate the delightful flavors of the Green Cracked Brittlegill (Russula virescens). Join us on a journey where gastronomy meets beauty. With its striking green cap and distinct cracks, the Green Cracked…