Freckled Dapperling / Summer / Autumn / Toxic Enter a world of heightened caution as we unveil the hidden dangers of the Freckled Dapperling (Echinoderma asperum), a mushroom cloaked in toxic allure. Join us on a journey where beauty belies danger. With its distinctive freckled cap and striking appearance, the…
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The Miller / Summer / Autumn / Edible The Miller Mushroom is an absolute joy to find, although I don’t often eat them – they do signify where to find porcini mushrooms. I nearly find porcini every single time I find the miller mushroom! Scientific Name Clitopilus prunulus Common Names…
Ladies Smock / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / 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, Lady’s smock, Cuckoo flower, Mayflower or Milkmaids. Botanical Name Cardamine pratensis Scientific Classification Kingdom…
Macro Mushroom / Autumn / Edible Prepare to be amazed by the culinary marvels of the Macro Mushroom (Agaricus urinascens) as we embark on a journey to savor its delectable delights. Join us in celebrating the unique flavors and captivating presence of this remarkable fungus. With its impressive size and…
Field Mushroom / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Indulge in the timeless allure of Field Mushroom (Agaricus campestris) as we embark on a culinary journey celebrating their irresistible flavors. Join us as we explore the abundant pleasures these edible treasures bring to the table. With their classic, creamy-white…
Serrated Wrack / All Year Round / Edible Other Common Names: Toothed wrack, Saw wrack Latin Name: Fucus serratus Physical Characteristics: A larger wrack that can grow to 60cm long. This is a brown seaweed with dark, wiry stems and slightly lighter, flat straplike fronds with distinctive serrations or teeth…
Channel Wrack / All Year Round / Edible Latin Name: Pelvetia canaliculata Physical Characteristics: Brown seaweed with a dark, wiry stem opening out into a handful of fronds, each roughly 5-15cm long. The fronds form swollen V-shaped tips that are much lighter in colour, approaching yellow. The fronds each have…
Sea Lettuce / All Year Round / Edible Other Common Names: Sea Salad Latin Name: Ulva lactuca Harvest Season: Often to be found washed up in the rock pools, sometimes you will be lucky enough to come upon a garden of sea lettuce growing altogether. Late spring to late Autumn…
Bladderwrack / All Year / Edible Common Names Rockweed, Seawrack Botanical Name Fucus vesiculosus Scientific Classification Kingdom – Chromista Order –Fucales Family – Fucaceae Habitat This seaweed likes to be between the high and low watermarks, spending a fair amount of time submerged. Physical Characteristic of Bladderwrack Fronds This is…
Sugar Kelp / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Other Common Names: Sea-belt, Sugar Wrack Latin Name: Laminaria saccharina, Saccharina latissima Harvest Season: This seaweed grows rapidly from winter until April, so can be a good find when other species have receded. Habitat: This seaweed is fond…