The Salty Agaric / Summer / Autumn / Edible Scientific Name Agaricus Bernardii Common Names The Salty Agaric, The Salt-loving mushroom. Family Agaricaceae Habitat As their common name suggests they love salty environments so are most often found near to the coast, although they are becoming more common on inland…
Tag: Agaricaceae
Stinking Dapperling / Summer / Autumn / Toxic Scientific Name Lepiota cristata Common Names Stinking Dapperling, Stinking Parasol Family Agaricaceae Habitat They are saprotrophic, living off dead matter, they can be found in mixed woodland, parks and gardens. They can appear individually or in small groups. Description A fairly common…
Freckled Dapperling / Summer / Autumn / Toxic Scientific Name Echinoderma asperum Common Names Freckled Dapperling Family Agaricaceae Habitat In deciduous woodland and growing from woodchip in gardens and park. Description A fairly common and easy to identify mushroom, they are listed as edible in some guides but they react…
Macro Mushroom / Autumn / Edible Scientific Name Agaricus urinascens Common Names Macro Mushroom Family Agaricaceae Habitat In fields, meadows and parks. They are saprotrophic, feeding on the dead roots systems of grasses and moss. They can appear individually or in small groups. Description A rare find in the UK,…
Field Mushroom / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Scientific Name Agaricus campestris Common Names Field Mushroom Family Agaricaceae Habitat In fields, meadows and parks. They are saprotrophic, feeding on the dead roots systems of grasses and moss. They can appear in fairy rings, individually or in small groups.…
Shaggy Parasol / Summer / Autumn / Edible Scientific Name Chlorophyllum Rhacodes Common Names Shaggy Parasol Family Agaricaceae Habitat They are saprotrophic and can be found in most types of woodland but most commonly they are found near conifers. Description A fairly common mushroom sometimes found in large troops,…
Wood Mushroom / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Scientific Name Agaricus silvaticus Common Names Wood Mushroom, Scaly Wood mushroom, Blushing Wood mushroom, or Pinewood mushroom. Family Agaricaceae Habitat They are saprotrophic and can be found in all types of woodlands, quite often in large troops. Description An edible…
Pavement Mushroom / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Scientific Name Agaricus bitorquis Common Names Pavement Mushroom, Banded Agaric, Spring Agaric Family Agaricaceae Habitat They are saprotrophic and can be found at the sides of roads, paths and as the name suggests pavements. They have the strength to lift…
Parasol Mushroom / Summer / Autumn / Edible Scientific Name Macrolepiota Procera Common Names Parasol Mushroom, Snakeskin Parasol, Snakes Hat, Drumstick Mushroom. Family Agaricaceae Habitat They are saprobic, most often found growing in grassy areas near trees. They also appear in meadows, sand dunes and on disturbed ground. Description An…
Mosaic Puffball / Summer / Autumn / Edible Description An easy to identify mushroom, they are not overly common in the UK but when conditions are right they can be found in large numbers. They are edible if they are pure white and spongy when cut in half. Scientific Name…