Through this guide we’re going to take a look at the milkcap mushrooms, how to identify the family in general as well as some of the most common ones we’ll find when out foraging. We’ll also be looking at some of our absolute favourite milkcaps for eating and adding to…
Category: summer
Peppery Milkcap/ Summer / Autumn / Edible but not recommended Through this guide we’re going to be taking a deep dive into the peppery milkcap to discover the keys to safely identify it. Scientific Name Lactarius piperatus/Lactifluus piperatus Family Russulaceae Habitat Deciduous woods, frequently with Ash on rich soils. Description…
Porcelain Fungus / Summer / Autumn / Edible We’re going to take a look at Porcelain Fungus (Oudemansiella musida) Identification so we can feel confident in finding this mushroom when out in the woods. Latin Name: Oudemansiella musida Family: Physalacriaceae Habitat: grows on the trunks of Beech, often high up…
Bearded Milkcap / Summer / Autumn / Poisonous Though this Bearded Milkcap (Lactarius pubescens) Identification we’re going to look at the key features for features so you feel safe to not accidentally pick it. Latin name:Â Lactarius pubescens Family:Â Russulaceae Habitat Often growing near Birch and often growing in sandy…
Fleecy Milkcap / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Inedible Through this Fleecy Milkcap (Lactifluus vellereus) Identification Guide, we’ll look at the keys to correctly identifying this species. Latin Name:Â Lactifluus vellereus Family:Â Russulaceae Habitat In deciduous woods, late summer to early winter. Description A large pale mushroom which exudes…
Indigo Milkcap / Summer / Autumn / Edible Through this Indigo Milkcap (Lactarius indigo) Identification guide we will be taking a look at a very distinct member of the Milkcap family, quite rare but a lovely find. Scientific Name Lactarius indigo Common Names Indigo Milkcap, Blue milkcap, Candy cap Family…
German Chamomile / Spring / Summer / Edible German Chamomile is A non-native annual member of the daisy family, it can be used in the same way as the less common English Chamomile. Common Names Chamomile, Camomile, German chamomile, Hungarian chamomile, Wild chamomile, Blue chamomile, or Scented mayweed Botanical Name…
English Chamomile / Spring / Summer / Edible Chamomile A once common plant but due to habitat loss it is classed as vulnerable on the Vascular Plant Red Data List for Great Britain. We would therefore not recommend harvesting it in the wild. Common Names Chamomile, Camomile, Roman Chamomile, English…
Selfheal / Summer / Autumn / Edible Self Heal is a common and edible member of the Mint family. It’s a creeping, perennial plant with a long history of use in herbal medicine. Hippocrates said ‘let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.’ And this plant is a…
One of the most commonly asked questions, when we are running courses, is ‘Will we find any Truffles today?’ unfortunately my answer is almost always no, through this guide we’re going to look at An Introduction to Truffles in case you happen to be lucky enough to stumble across some…