Blue Roundhead / Summer / Autumn / Inedible The Blue Roundhead (Stropharia caerulea) is a captivating with its striking blue-green hues. Commonly found in grassy areas, woodchips, and leaf litter across Europe and North America, this eye-catching fungus stands out due to its vivid colouration and distinctive round cap. The…
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Blushing Bracket / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Inedible The Blushing Bracket (Daedaleopsis confragosa) is a fascinating and attractive polypore mushroom that has unique coloration and intricate patterns. Commonly found on decaying hardwood trees and fallen branches across Europe and North America, this mushroom is renowned for…
White Domecap / Summer / Autumn / Toxic The White Domecap (Leucocybe connata) is an intriguing and distinctive mushroom that captivates fungi enthusiasts and foragers with its pristine, white appearance and unique growth habits. Found in clusters on decaying wood and leaf litter in deciduous and mixed forests across Europe…
Blackening Brittlegill / Summer / Autumn / Toxic Blackening Brittlegill (Russula nigricans) is found predominantly in deciduous and mixed woodlands across Europe and North America, this mushroom stands out due to its dramatic colour transformation from white to black as it ages. The Blackening Brittlegill features brittle, white gills that…
Orange Peel fungus / Summer / Autumn / Edible Orange Peel Fungus is a visually striking fungus, reminiscent of discarded orange peel bits, it’s a common sight in North America, Europe, Asia, and South America during the summer and autumn months. From its distinct cup-like appearance to its vibrant orange…
Salad Burnet / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Salad Burnet is a perennial herb that has an appearance similar to a small fern. It generally grows up to 25–55 cm tall and has a long history of use as a food for both humans and animals.…
Weeping Widow / Summer / Autumn / Edible Welcome to the intriguing world of the Weeping Widow mushroom, scientifically known as Lacrymaria lacrymabunda. This distinctive mushroom, named for the black, watery droplets that adorn its cap and gills, is a common sight in grasslands, woodlands, and other natural settings from…
Common Ivy / Spring / Summer /Autumn / Winter / Inedible / Medicinal Welcome to our blog post all about the charming and versatile common ivy! Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast, a nature lover, or simply someone seeking to enhance their living space with a touch of greenery, common ivy…
Candlesnuff fungus / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Inedible The Candlesnuff Fungus, scientifically known as Xylaria hypoxylon, is a remarkable ascomycetous fungus that graces the woodland with its intriguing presence throughout the year, but particularly during the colder months of late autumn and winter. This enigmatic…
Scarlet Caterpillar Club / Summer / Autumn / Edible The Scarlet Caterpillar Club, scientifically known as Cordyceps militaris, is a mesmerizing fungus that captivates naturalists and foragers alike. With its vibrant, neon-orange club-shaped fruiting bodies, this unique species emerges from the depths of the earth, often attached to the pupae…