White Truffle / Autumn / Winter / Edible Scientific Name Tuber magnatum Common Names White Truffle, Piedmont truffle, White gold Family Tuberaceae Habitat They are mycorrhizal and grow just beneath the surface near oak, popular, beech and hazel trees. Unfortunately they aren’t found in the UK, they’re famously found in…
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Whitish Truffle / Spring / Winter / Edible Scientific Name Tuber borchii Common Names Whitish Truffle, Bianchetto truffle, White Spring truffle Family Tuberaceae Habitat They are mycorrhizal and grow just beneath the surface near oaks and pines. They are very, very rarely found in the UK and are most often…
Slippery Jack / Summer / Autumn / Edible Scientific Name Suillus luteus Common Names Slippery Jack Family Suillaceae Habitat They form mycorrhizal relationships with coniferous trees, most often with Scot Pine (Pinus sylvestris). They are fairly common and sometimes appear in large numbers. Description An edible species but the caps…
Toxic plants and fungi When we think about poisonous plants and fungi what do we mean? A toxic plant is often defined as ‘a plant that when touched or ingested in sufficient quantity can be harmful or fatal to an organism or any plant capable of evoking a toxic and/or…
Autumn Truffle / Autumn / Winter / Edible Prepare to be seduced by the captivating allure of the Autumn Truffle, scientifically known as Tuber Uncinatum. In this blog post, we embark on a gourmet adventure, exploring the hidden treasures that lie beneath the forest floor. With its earthy aroma and…
Summer Truffle / Summer / Edible Scientific Name Tuber aestivum Common Names Summer Truffle, Family Tuberaceae Habitat They are mycorrhizal and grow just beneath the surface near oaks, birch, beech and hazel. They are more common in the south but they have been found as far north as the Peak…
Weeping Bolete / Summer / Autumn / Edible Scientific Name Suillus granulatus Common Names Weeping Bolete, Granulated bolete. Family Suillaceae Habitat They form mycorrhizal relationships with coniferous trees, most often with Scot Pine (Pinus sylvestris). They are fairly common and sometimes appear in large numbers. Description Part of the wider…
Common Morel / Spring / Edible Prepare to embark on a gastronomic journey like no other as we unravel the extraordinary qualities of the Common Morel, scientifically known as Morchella vulgaris. In this blog post, we invite you to savor the unparalleled flavors and unique textures offered by this prized…
Sordid Blewit / Summer / Autumn / Edible Scientific Name Lepista sordida Common Names Sordid Blewit, Dirty Blewit. Family Tricholomataceae Habitat They are saprotrophic, living off dead matter, they can be found in areas that collect lots of leaf litter in autumn, sometimes they appear in gardens and on compost…
Dyers Mazegill / Summer/ Autumn / Inedible Prepare to enter the realm of nature’s artistic marvels as we delve into the world of the Dyers Mazegill (Phaeolus schweinitzii), an inedible mushroom that captivates with its intricate beauty. Join us on a journey of discovery as we explore the fascinating characteristics…