Poplar Bell Fungus / Autumn / Inedible There’s something truly special about stumbling across a rare find in the woods—one of those moments when you feel like you’ve uncovered a hidden treasure. That’s exactly how I felt the first time I spotted the Schizophyllum amplum, better known as the poplar…
Category: Mushrooms
Bronze bolete / Summer / Autumn / Edible A lovely mushroom, the Bronze Bolete passes our three bolete test rules which are, ‘red or blue may make you spew, if it’s bitter leave it out of dinner. This is a good chunky edible mushroom and although we don’t find it…
Dog Stinkhorn / Summer / Autumn / Inedible Dog Stinkhorn (Mutinus caninus) is one of those fascinating yet divisive fungi that foragers love to learn about – or love to avoid! With its unique shape, bold colours, and, let’s be honest, unforgettable odour, it’s certainly one of the most distinctive…
Spotted Toughshank / Summer / Autumn / Inedible The Spotted Toughshank (Rhodocollybia maculata), is a common woodland species that catches the eye with its distinct appearance yet isn’t suitable for the table. Known for its pale, cream-to-tan cap speckled with characteristic dark spots, this tough and fibrous mushroom is more…
As an avid forager and mushroom enthusiast, I used to be really worried about poisonous mushrooms in the UK, I’ve always been fascinated by the diverse world of fungi in the UK. But let me tell you, not all mushrooms are created equal! Some can be downright dangerous, and that’s…
Shaggy Scalycap / Summer / Autumn / Inedible The Shaggy Scalycap is the one mushroom you could potentially confuse with the edible honey fungus mushroom, it’s well worth getting to know as we come across it regularly. Scientific Name Pholiota squarrosa Common Names Shaggy Scalycap Family Strophariaceae Habitat They are…
Deadly Webcap / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Deadly Toxic The Deadly Webcap (Cortinarius rubellus) is one of the most dangerous mushrooms found in the UK, European and North American forests. With its deceptively ordinary appearance, this species has been responsible for numerous cases of severe poisoning and fatalities.…
Tripe Fungus / Autumn / Inedible The Tripe Fungus (Auricularia mesenterica) is an unusual and eye-catching mushroom, often found on the decaying wood of broadleaf trees across the UK, Europe, North America, and parts of Asia. Named for its resemblance to animal tripe, this fungi features a distinctive layered structure…
Deer shield / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible The Deer Shield Mushroom (Pluteus cervinus) is a widespread and commonly found species that thrives in woodland environments across the UK, Europe and North America. I don’t find it that often and it’s one of those mushrooms that…
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,…