Grey Spotted Amanita / Summer / Autumn / Edible Welcome to an exploration of nature’s beauty and the culinary delights of the Grey Spotted Amanita (Amanita excelsa). Join us on a journey where caution and knowledge intersect. With its captivating grey cap and distinct spots, the Grey Spotted Amanita presents…
Category: autumn
Orange Grisette / Summer / Autumn / Edible Orange Grisette is an edible member of the Amanita family, they can easily be confused with toxic species. Not for beginners! Scientific Name Amanita Crocea Common Names Orange Grisette, Orange Ringless Amanita Family Amanitaceae Habitat They are mycorrhizal with quite a few…
Tawny Grisette Mushroom / Summer / Autumn / Edible The tawny Grisette Mushroom is and edible (when cooked) mushroom we come across quite often in the summer mushroom foraging season and is a beauty to find. It does sit within the amanita family so is definitely worth being a little…
Grisette / Summer / Autumn / Edible Welcome to a world of culinary elegance as we delve into the delightful flavours of the Grisette (Amanita vaginata). Join us on a journey where gastronomy meets sophistication. With its graceful appearance and subtle beauty, the Grisette stands as a true culinary gem.…
Aniseed Funnel / Summer / Autumn / Edible Prepare to awaken your senses and embark on a delightful culinary adventure as we explore the edible treasure known as Aniseed Funnel, scientifically referred to as Clitocybe Odora. In this blog post, we invite you to indulge in the enchanting world of…
The Guelder-Rose (Viburnum Opulus) is a common native shrub, the common name refers to the Dutch province of Guelderland where a popular cultivar was developed. In the UK it’s one of the key indicators of ancient woodland but it’s most often found planted in parks and gardens. The berries are…
Yellow Swamp Russula / Summer / Autumn / Edible Common names Yellow russula, Yellow swamp russula Scientific Name Russula Claroflava Family Russulaceae Habitat Wet boggy ground in mixed woodland, particularly with birch. Found from July until November in boggy woodland . Description A bright yellow mushroom often shiny on the…
Parasol Mushroom / Summer / Autumn / Edible Lets take a look at the Parasol Mushroom, a wonderful and delightful edible mushroom to include in our everyday dishes Common Names Parasol Mushroom, Snakeskin Parasol, Snakes Hat, Drumstick Mushroom. Scientific Name Macrolepiota Procera Family Agaricaceae Habitat They are saprobic, most often…
The Goblet / Autumn / Winter / Edible Common Names The Goblet Scientific Name Pseudoclitocybe Cyathiformis Family Tricholomataceae Habitat They are saprobic and can be found on soil or on dead wood, logs and stumps in mixed woodlands. They can sometimes appear in pasture and meadows too. Description A fairly…
Terracotta Hedgehog / Summer / Autumn / Edible Scientific Name Hydnum Rufescens Common Names Terracotta Hedgehog, Terracotta Wood Urchin and Rufous Hedgehog. Family Hydnaceae Habitat Mycorrhizal with pine, spruce, beech and oak. Description An easy to identify mushroom, they are quite common in the UK and have few lookalikes. Identifying…