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…
Category: spring
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,…
Blue Roundhead / Summer / Autumn / Inedible The Blue Roundhead (Stropharia caerulea) is a captivating with its striking blue-green hues. Commonly found in grassy areas, woodchips, and leaf litter across Europe and North America, this eye-catching fungus stands out due to its vivid colouration and distinctive round cap. The…
Blushing Bracket / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Inedible The Blushing Bracket (Daedaleopsis confragosa) is a fascinating and attractive polypore mushroom that has unique coloration and intricate patterns. Commonly found on decaying hardwood trees and fallen branches across Europe and North America, this mushroom is renowned for…
Purple Loosestrife / Spring / Summer / Edible Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is a striking perennial plant that captures attention with its tall, vibrant spikes of magenta flowers. Originally native to Europe and Asia, this hardy species has spread across the UK and other parts of North America, often…
Common Ivy / Spring / Summer /Autumn / Winter / Inedible / Medicinal Welcome to our blog post all about the charming and versatile common ivy! Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast, a nature lover, or simply someone seeking to enhance their living space with a touch of greenery, common ivy…
Candlesnuff fungus / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Inedible The Candlesnuff Fungus, scientifically known as Xylaria hypoxylon, is a remarkable ascomycetous fungus that graces the woodland with its intriguing presence throughout the year, but particularly during the colder months of late autumn and winter. This enigmatic…
Scarlet Caterpillar Club / Summer / Autumn / Edible The Scarlet Caterpillar Club, scientifically known as Cordyceps militaris, is a mesmerizing fungus that captivates naturalists and foragers alike. With its vibrant, neon-orange club-shaped fruiting bodies, this unique species emerges from the depths of the earth, often attached to the pupae…
When it comes to foraging for morels, this fungi is deservedly one of the most highly regarded and prized and this is why we always get excited when Morel season comes around again each spring. They’re so expensive because it’s very difficult to cultivate them – Scientists have been…
Over the past couple of years I’ve heard on and off, different tales about fern edibility, some saying they’re all highly carconagenic and others saying they’re delightful and highly saught after species for restaurants. I wanted to spend a little time researching this and thought I’d write my findings up…