Saffron Milkcap/Summer/Autumn/ Edible The Saffron Milkcap mushroom is one of the most exciting wild mushrooms to forage, when damaged it produces a vibrant orange latex-like liquid and is a great edible. Scientific Name Lactarius deliciosus Family Russulaceae Habitat Grows underneath pine trees Description of the Saffron Milkcap Mushroom This is…
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Honey Fungus / Autumn / Edible Welcome to a world of sweet culinary delights as we celebrate the flavorsome treasures of the Honey Fungus (Armillaria mellea). Join us on a journey where gastronomy meets nature’s abundance. With its distinct honey-colored caps and interconnected clusters, the Honey Fungus stands as a…
Honesty / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Common Names The Honesty plant, Annual Honesty, Money Plant. Botanical Name Lunaria Annua Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order – Brassicales Family – Brassicaceae Physical Characteristics for Honesty A naturalised, annual/biennial, flowering plant. Leaves Large, oval, hairy leaves, lobed with a…
Cowslips / Spring / Summer / Edible Common Names Cowslips, Herb Peter. Botanical Name Primula Veris Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order – Ericales Family – Primulaceae Physical Characteristics for Cowslips A common herbaceous, perennial flowering plant. Leaves Dark green, long and crinkly. 5-10cm long. They grow in dense rosettes. Flowers Trumpet-shaped, bright…
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…
How to Identify Velvet Shanks Common Names: Velvet Shank, Enoki Botanical Name: Flammulina Velutipes Meaning of Botanical Name: Flammulina meaning flaming top, and Velutipes meaning velvety leg Scientific Classification: Kingdom: Fungi, Division: Basidiomycota, Class: Agaricomycetes, Order: Agaricales, Family: Physalacriaceae Genus: Flammulina Known Hazards: None known Could be confused with: Sulphur…
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…
Grey Oyster / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Welcome to a world of culinary delight as we explore the savory pleasures of the Grey Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus). Join us on a journey where gastronomy meets satisfaction. With its delicate, fan-shaped caps and earthy aroma, the…
Fairy Ring Champignon / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Enter a world of enchantment as we embark on a culinary journey to discover the delightful Fairy Ring Champignon mushrooms (Marasmius oreades). Join us as we unravel the secrets of these edible treasures, renowned for their delicate flavor and…
Summer Bolete/Summer/autumn/Edible Scientific Name Boletus reticulatus Family Boletus Habitat Grows in open Beech and Oak woodland Description Simillar to the Porcini the summer Bolete is an excellent summer, early autumn Bolete that is found in oak and beech woodland. it has an excellent flavour and thick firm flesh that adds…