Black Trompette / Summer / Autumn / Edible Prepare to embark on a culinary journey filled with rich and earthy delights as we explore the edible treasure known as Black Trompette, also known as Trumpet of Death, scientifically referred to as Craterellus Cornucopioides. In this blog post, we invite you…
Category: summer
Ground Elder / Spring / Summer / Edible Common Names Gout weed, Bishops weed, Herb Gerard Botanical Name Aegopodium podagraria Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order – Apiales Family – Apiaceae Identifying Features for Ground Elder Non-native, flowering, herbaceous perennial Leaves Light green, toothed, ovate leaves usually in groups of…
Powdery Brittlegill / Summer / Autumn / Edible The powdery brittlegill is a medium-sized mushroom with a grey to blue cap covered in a powdery coating. white to cream Brittle gills and a white stipe that snaps easily. Scientific Name Russula Parazurea Family Russulaceae Habitat Mixed Woodland but mainly broad…
Common Yellow Brittlegill / Summer / Autumn / Edible Get ready to savor the sunny flavors and culinary joys of the Common Yellow Brittlegill, scientifically known as Russula ochroleuca. In this blog post, we invite you to embark on a delightful gastronomic adventure, as we unravel the unique qualities and…
Stinkhorn / Summer / Autumn / Edible and Inedible Stinkhorn Mushroom tend to be one that you don’t forget, especially when you see them in full growth as they look incredibly phallic (as the name suggests) Scientific Name Phallus Impudicus Family Phallaceae Habitat Mixed woodland with rotting wood. Description This…
Bovine Bolete / Summer / Autumn / Edible Step into the enchanting world of forest foraging as we uncover the rustic charm and culinary delights of the Bovine Bolete, scientifically known as Suillus Bovinus. In this blog post, we embark on a journey to discover the unique qualities of this…
Lurid Bolete / Summer / Autumn / Edible Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the delectable flavors of the Lurid Bolete (Suillellus luridus). In this daring exploration of wild mushrooms, we uncover the culinary wonders of this remarkable fungus. With its striking appearance, featuring vibrant orange-yellow caps and…
False Saffron Milkcap / Summer / Autumn / Edible The False Saffron Milkcap Mushroom is the one thing that is often confused with the Saffron Milkcap Mushroom, not to worry though, they’re both edible 
Scientific Name Lactarius Deterrimus Family Russulaceae Habitat Found growing with coniferous trees, especially Spruces and…
Hedgehog Mushroom / Summer / Autumn / Edible Welcome to a world of culinary delight as we embark on a journey to discover the flavorsome treasures of the Hedgehog Mushroom (Hydnum repandum). Join us on this adventure where gastronomy meets nature’s bounty. With its distinct spiky underside and earthy…
Angel Wings / Spring / Summer / Autumn / None Edible Enter a world of wonder and caution as we delve into the fascinating realm of Angel Wings mushrooms (scientifically known as Pleurocybella porrigens). In this blog post, we embark on a journey to explore the delicate allure and potential…