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.…
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How to Safely Identify The Edible Puffball Family of Mushrooms Puffball mushrooms overall are a very common and easy to identify family, one of the safest for beginners. It’s one of the first species that I remembered the Latin name for. Lycopodium roughly translates to ‘Wolfs Fart’ I guess it’s…
False Chanterelle / Summer / Autumn / Toxic Welcome to an exploration where we unmask the hidden dangers of the False Chanterelle (Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca). Join us as we venture into the world of mushrooms, where beauty can sometimes be deceiving. With its striking orange hue and resemblance to its edible…
Mosaic Puffball / Summer / Autumn / Edible Step into the enchanting world of the Mosaic Puffball (Lycoperdon utriforme), where nature’s delicate artistry meets culinary delight. Join us on a journey of discovery as we unravel the secrets of this remarkable mushroom. With its unique mosaic-like pattern and distinct shape,…
Stump Puffball / Summer / Autumn / Edible Description An easy to identify mushroom, they are very common and can often be found in huge numbers. Scientific Name Lycoperdon Pyriforme Common Names Stump Puffball, Pear-shaped Puffball Family Agaricaceae Habitat They are saprobic feasting on dead wood, logs and stumps, they…
Dusky Puffball / Summer / Autumn / Edible Welcome to a journey of culinary wonder as we uncover the delightful secrets of the Dusky Puffball (Lycoperdon Nigrescens). Join us as we explore the enchanting world of this edible mushroom, renowned for its unique appearance and delectable taste. With its rounded…
Common Puffball / Summer / Autumn / Edible  Step into the enchanting world of the Common Puffball, scientifically known as Lycoperdon Perlatum, as we unravel the delicate delights and culinary possibilities of this remarkable mushroom. In this blog post, we invite you to discover the unique qualities and culinary…
Clouded Agaric / Autumn / Winter / Edible Enter the misty world of the Clouded Agaric, scientifically known as Clitocybe Nebularis, as we unravel the enchanting qualities of this captivating mushroom. In this blog post, we embark on a journey to discover the ethereal beauty and ecological significance of this…
Grey Knight / Summer / Autumn / Toxic Scientific Name Tricholoma Terreum Common Names The Grey Knight, Dirty Tricholoma. Family Tricholomataceae Habitat They are mycorrhizal with coniferous trees, most commonly pines and spruces. Description A fairly common member of the Knight family, they were eaten a lot in the past.…
The Yellow Knight / Summer / Autumn / Toxic Scientific Name Tricholoma Equestre Common Names The Yellow Knight, Canary Mushroom, Man on Horseback. Family Tricholomataceae Habitat They are mycorrhizal, mostly with pines but occasionally oak and birch. Most common in Scotland and Northern England. Description A fairly common mushroom in…