Purple Russula/Summer/Autumn /Edible Scientific Name Russula Atropurpurea Family Russulaceae Habitat Mixed woodland, particularly Oak and Beech. Description Russula atropurpurea is quite a large mushroom and very common. The centre is almost black, with a purple region near the rim, which gave it its former common name of Blackish-purple Russula. This mushroom…
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Charcoal Burner / Summer / Autumn / Edible Step into the enchanting world of the Charcoal Burner, scientifically known as Russula Cyanoxantha, as we delve into the captivating qualities of this intriguing mushroom. In this blog post, we embark on a journey to discover the unique characteristics and ecological importance…
The Sickener/Summer/Autumn/Inedible Scientific Name Russula emetica Family Russulaceae Habitat Pine woodland Description This red capped Russula is a mushroom straight out of a fairytale . Its name should be enough to discourage you from eating it. Identifying Features for The Sickener: Cap: Convex to flattening, sometimes slightly depressed in the…
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Identifying trees in Winter is hard. It isn’t too bad in Spring, Summer and Autumn; But during the winter, when there are no leaves, flowers or fruits on show, it’s pretty tricky. Its a useful skill however, that can really take your foraging to the next level… Why trees? What…
If you’ve been around foragers in winter, or been reading about it, or been foraging yourself, the chances are that you’ve come across the expression “bletting“; But what does it actually mean? Simple definition of bletting Well, at its simplest it’s a stage of fruit development in-between ripening and rotting.…