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…
Category: mushroom identification
False Death Cap / Summer / Autumn / Edible Scientific Name Amanita Citrina Common Names False Death Cap, False Deathcap Family Amanitaceae Habitat They are mycorrhizal and form relationships with deciduous and coniferous trees, but I find them most often near beech. Description A member of the Amanita family that…
Sheathed Woodtuft / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Scientific Name Kuehneromyces Mutabilis Common Names Sheathed Woodtuft, Brown Stew Fungus and Two-toned Pholiota. Family Strophariaceae Habitat They are saprobic, feeding on dead wood, logs and stumps, most often birch. They typically grow in large clumps. They sometimes…
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…
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 flavors 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 Lion’s Mane Fungus / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Scientific Name Hericium Erinaceus Common Names The Lion’s Mane Fungus, Bearded Tooth, Tree Hedgehog Fungus, Pom-pom Mushroom, Monkey Head mushroom. Family Hericiaceae Habitat They are very rare in the UK but can occasionally be found on dead…
Yellow Swamp Russula / Summer / Autumn / Edible Scientific Name Russula Claroflava Family Russulaceae Habitat Wet boggy ground in mixed woodland, particularly with birch. Description A bright yellow mushroom often shiny on the top that is found in very wet woodland. It is deemed on of the best eating…