One of the most common family of fungi in the UK is the Russulas or the Brittlegills, we rarely head out foraging in Autumn without finding Brittlegills. These mushrooms are colourful and abundant but like all the other fungi families there are good tasty ones and some nasty poisonous ones.…
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Purple Russula / Summer / Autumn / Edible Scientific Name Russula atropurpurea Family Russulaceae Habitat Mixed woodland, particularly Oak and Beech. Description Russula atropurpurea is quite a large mushroom and very common. The centre is almost black, with a purple region near the rim, which gave it its former common name…
Geranium Scented Russula / Summer / Autumn / Inedible Welcome to our dedicated page exploring the mysterious world of the inedible Geranium Scented Russula (Russula fellea). Here, we delve into the intricate art of identification and shed light on the unique characteristics of this fascinating mushroom. While not suitable for…
Powdery Brittlegill / Summer / Autumn / Edible The powdery brittlegill is a medium-sized mushroom with a grey to blue cap covered in a powdery coating. white to cream Brittle gills and a white stipe that snaps easily. Scientific Name Russula Parazurea Family Russulaceae Habitat Mixed Woodland but mainly broad…
Common Yellow Brittlegill / Summer / Autumn / Edible Get ready to savor the sunny flavors and culinary joys of the Common Yellow Brittlegill, scientifically known as Russula ochroleuca. In this blog post, we invite you to embark on a delightful gastronomic adventure, as we unravel the unique qualities and…