White Fibrecap / Summer / Autumn / Toxic Scientific Name Inocybe Geophylla Common Names White Fibrecap, White Fibre Cap, Earthy Inocybe, Common White Inocybe Family Inocybaceae Habitat They are mycorrhizal and are most often found beneath deciduous trees, occasionally near conifers. Description A fairly common and potentially deadly mushroom. They…
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Wood Mushroom / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible The Wood Mushroom is an edible member of the Agaric family. Probably one of the most common large woodland mushrooms in the UK. Scientific Name Agaricus silvaticus Common Names Wood Mushroom, Scaly Wood mushroom, Blushing Wood mushroom, or Pinewood mushroom.…
Pavement Mushroom / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible The Pavement Mushroom is an edible member of the Agaric family. Not overly common in the UK but where they do occur they can sometimes be found in large quantities. Scientific Name Agaricus bitorquis Common Names Pavement Mushroom, Banded Agaric,…
Giant Funnel / Summer / Autumn / Edible Welcome to a world of culinary marvels as we celebrate the delightful flavors of the Giant Funnel (Leucopaxillus giganteus). Join us on a journey where gastronomy meets grandeur. With its imposing size and distinctive funnel shape, the Giant Funnel stands as a…
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…
Shaggy Inkcap / Autumn / Edible Scientific name Coprinus comatus Family Agaricaceae Habitat Grassland, lawns, verges often in large numbers Description Magpie inkcaps are bell shaped white floccose mushrooms with a long white stem. Identifying features: Cap: White cap with white fibrils, starting off egg shaped, becoming long bell shaped. 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…
False Death Cap / Summer / Autumn / Edible Scientific Name Amanita Citrina Common Names False Death Cap, False Deathcap Family Amanitaceae Habitat They are mycorrhizal and form relationships with deciduous and coniferous trees, but I find them most often near beech. Description A member of the Amanita family that…
Heather / Summer / Autumn / Edible Common Names Heather, Ling, Ling Heather, Scotch Heather Botanical Name Calluna vulgaris Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order –Ericales Family – Ericaceae Physical Characteristics A woody, dwarf shrub growing to about 90 cm in sheltered areas. Leaves Small ovate leaves which are borne…
Sea Aster / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Common Name Sea Aster Botanical Name Aster tripolium Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order –Asterales Family – Asteraceae Physical Characteristics of Sea Aster Perennial (although often not for many years) herb that usually grows to about 50cm tall Leaves With…