Douglas Fir / All year round / Edible Douglas fir is a large, naturalised, fast growing, evergreen tree. It was bought to the UK in 1827 by the botanist David Douglas, whom it’s named after. It’s considered the best tasting edible conifer. They typically look like a Christmas tree…
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Reindeer Moss / All Year / Edible Other Common Names: Reindeer lichen, Reindeer cup lichen, Grey reindeer lichen, Caribou moss, Deer moss Latin Name: Cladonia rangiferina Physical Characteristics:Â While it is colloquially known as a moss, this is actually a lichen, which is a symbiont of at least one fungus…
Old Man’s Beard / All Year / Edible After processing Old Man’s Beard, it can be dried, or powdered and added to energy balls, crackers, and sauces that need thickening. Other Common Names: (this refers to the lichen, not the species of Clematis that goes by the same common name).…
Oak Moss / All Year Round / Edible Oak Moss and other Lichens have been used as food and medicine as long as there have been people. Other Common Names: Tree moss Latin Name: Evernia prunastri Physical Characteristics:Â Growth primarily on the trunks and branches of oak trees. It is…
Common Bonnet / All Year Round / Edible Enter the enchanting world of the Common Bonnet, scientifically known as Mycena galericulata, as we unravel the subtle beauty and intriguing qualities of this delicate mushroom. In this blog post, we embark on a journey to explore the understated elegance and ecological…
Ladies Smock / All Year Round / Edible Ladies Smock is A native, perennial member of the Brassica family, with a delicious mustardy taste. Very easy to identify. Common Names Ladies Smock, Cuckoo flower, Mayflower or Milkmaids. Botanical Name Cardamine pratensis Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order – Brassicales Family…
Ivory Funnel / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Toxic Enter the realm of caution as we unveil the hidden dangers of the Ivory Funnel (Clitocybe dealbata), a mushroom that demands respect for its toxic nature. Join us on a journey of awareness and safety as we delve into the…
Common Rustgill  / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Inedible Enter the intriguing world of the Common Rustgill, scientifically known as Gymnopilus Penetrans, as we explore the enigmatic qualities of this inedible mushroom. In this blog post, we embark on a journey to discover the unique characteristics and cautionary nature…
Foxgloves / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Toxic Foxgloves are a very common summer flowering native plant, it’s potentially deadly poisonous so one every forager should be familiar with. Common Names Foxgloves, Foxes gloves, thimble flower, fairy gloves. Botanical Name Digitalis. There are quite a few Digitalis species the…
King Alfred Cakes / All Year Round / Inedible Enter the realm of nature’s charred artistry as we appreciate the unique presence of the King Alfred Cakes (Daldinia concentrica). Join us on a journey where curiosity meets knowledge. With its distinctive black, coal-like appearance and concentric rings, the King Alfred…