Tawny Grisette Mushroom / Summer / Autumn / Edible The tawny Grisette Mushroom is and edible (when cooked) mushroom we come across quite often in the summer mushroom foraging season and is a beauty to find. It does sit within the amanita family so is definitely worth being a little…
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Grisette / Summer / Autumn / Edible Welcome to a world of culinary elegance as we delve into the delightful flavors of the Grisette (Amanita vaginata). Join us on a journey where gastronomy meets sophistication. With its graceful appearance and subtle beauty, the Grisette stands as a true culinary gem.…

The Lion’s Mane Fungus / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Scientific Name Hericium Erinaceus Common Names The Lion’s Mane Fungus, Bearded Tooth, Tree Hedgehog Fungus, Pom-pom Mushroom, Monkey Head mushroom. Family Hericiaceae Habitat They are very rare in the UK but can occasionally be found on dead…

GUELDER-ROSE SHRUB SYRUP The Guelder-Rose (Viburnum Opulus) is a common native shrub, the common name refers to the Dutch province of Guelderland where a popular cultivar was developed. In the UK it’s one of the key indicators of ancient woodland but it’s most often found planted in parks and gardens.…

Yellow Swamp Russula / Summer / Autumn / Edible Scientific Name Russula Claroflava Family Russulaceae Habitat Wet boggy ground in mixed woodland, particularly with birch. Description A bright yellow mushroom often shiny on the top that is found in very wet woodland. It is deemed on of the best eating…

Parasol Mushroom / Summer / Autumn / Edible Lets take a look at the Parasol Mushroom, a wonderful and delightful edible mushroom to include in our everyday dishes Scientific Name Macrolepiota Procera Common Names Parasol Mushroom, Snakeskin Parasol, Snakes Hat, Drumstick Mushroom. Family Agaricaceae Habitat They are saprobic, most often…

The Goblet / Autumn / Winter / Edible Scientific Name Pseudoclitocybe Cyathiformis Common Names The Goblet Family Tricholomataceae Habitat They are saprobic and can be found on soil or on dead wood, logs and stumps in mixed woodlands. They can sometimes appear in pasture and meadows too. Description A fairly…

Terracotta Hedgehog / Summer / Autumn / Edible Scientific Name Hydnum Rufescens Common Names Terracotta Hedgehog, Terracotta Wood Urchin and Rufous Hedgehog. Family Hydnaceae Habitat Mycorrhizal with pine, spruce, beech and oak. Description An easy to identify mushroom, they are quite common in the UK and have few lookalikes. Identifying…