Clustered Domecap Cap / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Scientific Name Lyophyllum decastes Common Name Clustered domecap, Fried chicken mushroom, Gravel mushroom, Chicken mushroom Family Lycophyllaceae Habitat and season Late summer – November Grows out the ground (not on wood) in a variety of places- grass, leaf litter,…
Category: Edible
Peppery Bolete / Summer / Autumn / Edible The Peppery Bolete Mushroom illuded me for a little while until I went on a mushroom mad trip to Scotland for a week where I was camping out in the forest and almost completely immersed in the wild world and specifically fungi.…
Matt Bolete Mushroom / Summer / Autumn / Edible The Matt Bolete mushroom is a delightful little fungi to find and it could potentially be confused with as number of other smaller boletes you don’t need to panic as none of them are toxic which is always a nice thing…
Aspen Bolete / Summer / Autumn / Edible (When Cooked) The Aspen Bolete is really quite a rare find for me and I’ve mainly included it here because it’s the one thing you could possibly confuse for the Orange Birch Bolete, and although not an issue in anyway (you could…
Brown Birch Bolete / Summer / Autumn / Edible The Brown Birch Bolete Mushroom is one we always stumble across when foraging in mixed woodlands that tend to contain some silver birch, from a distance you might think YES I have a Porcini, however when you get a little closer…
Crowberry / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Foraging for wild edibles can be a delightful and rewarding experience, especially when you stumble upon lesser-known gems like the wild crowberry. Known scientifically as Empetrum nigrum, this hardy berry thrives in the cool, temperate climates of the UK, offering a…
Purple Loosestrife / Spring / Summer / Edible Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is a striking perennial plant that captures attention with its tall, vibrant spikes of magenta flowers. Originally native to Europe and Asia, this hardy species has spread across the UK and other parts of North America, often…
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…