King Alfred Cakes / All Year Round / Inedible Enter the realm of nature’s charred artistry as we appreciate the unique presence of the King Alfred Cakes (Daldinia concentrica). Join us on a journey where curiosity meets knowledge. With its distinctive black, coal-like appearance and concentric rings, the King Alfred…
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Jubilee Waxcap / Autumn / Winter / Inedible Welcome to an exploration of nature’s splendor as we admire the captivating beauty of the Jubilee Waxcap (Hygrocybe/Gliophorus reginae). Join us on a journey where admiration meets caution. With its striking orange-red cap and elegant stature, the Jubilee Waxcap stands as a…
Parrot Waxcap / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Inedible The Parrot Waxcap is an amazing mushroom with great variation in colour! greens, blues and yellows can all be found on this particular mushroom! Scientific Name Hygrocybe / Gliophorus psittacinus Common names Parrot waxcap Family Hygrophoraceae Habitat In unimproved grassland…
Slimy Waxcap / Summer / Autumn / Inedible Scientific Name Hygrocybe irrigatus Family Hygrophoraceae Habitat Amongst grass in pastures, fields and sometimes open woodland. Description Slimy is never a good pretense to any mushroom. this is no exception, the slimy waxcap is considered inedible because of its distinct sliminess. it…
One of the most common family of fungi in the UK is the Russulas or the Brittlegills, we rarely head out foraging in Autumn without finding Brittlegills. These mushrooms are colourful and abundant but like all the other fungi families there are good tasty ones and some nasty poisonous ones.…
Horse’s Hoof Fungus/ All Year Round / Inedible Enter a realm of natural resilience as we explore the intriguing features and uses of the inedible Horsehoof Fungus (Fomes fomentarius). Join us on a journey where functionality and artistic allure intersect. With its distinctive hoof-shaped appearance and tough, woody texture, the…
Geranium Scented Russula / Summer / Autumn / Inedible Welcome to our dedicated page exploring the mysterious world of the inedible Geranium 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…
Beechwood Sickener / Summer / Autumn / Toxic 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…
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 often…
Stinkhorn / Summer / Autumn / Edible Stinkhorn Mushroom tend to be one that you don’t forget, especially when you see them in full growth as they look incredibly phallic (as the name suggests) Scientific Name Phallus Impudicus Family Phallaceae Habitat Mixed woodland with rotting wood. Description This mushroom grows…