Mosaic Puffball / Summer / Autumn / Edible Step into the enchanting world of the Mosaic Puffball (Lycoperdon utriforme), where nature’s delicate artistry meets culinary delight. Join us on a journey of discovery as we unravel the secrets of this remarkable mushroom. With its unique mosaic-like pattern and distinct shape,…
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Stump Puffball / Summer / Autumn / Edible An easy to identify mushroom, they are very common and can often be found in huge numbers. Scientific Name Lycoperdon Pyriforme Common Names Stump Puffball, Pear-shaped Puffball Family Agaricaceae Habitat They are saprobic feasting on dead wood, logs and stumps, they typically…
Dusky Puffball / Summer / Autumn / Edible Welcome to a journey of culinary wonder as we uncover the delightful secrets of the Dusky Puffball (Lycoperdon Nigrescens). Join us as we explore the enchanting world of this edible mushroom, renowned for its unique appearance and delectable taste. With its rounded…
Common Puffball / Summer / Autumn / Edible Step into the enchanting world of the Common Puffball, scientifically known as Lycoperdon Perlatum, as we unravel the delicate delights and culinary possibilities of this remarkable mushroom. In this blog post, we invite you to discover the unique qualities and culinary potential…
Clouded Agaric / Autumn / Winter / Edible Enter the misty world of the Clouded Agaric, scientifically known as Clitocybe Nebularis, as we unravel the enchanting qualities of this captivating mushroom. In this blog post, we embark on a journey to discover the ethereal beauty and ecological significance of this…
Scurvy Grass / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Common Names Common Scurvy Grass, Danish Scurvy Grass, English Scurvy Grass Botanical Name Cochlearia officinalis Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order –Rosales Family – Rosaceae Physical Characteristics for Scurvy Grass There is Scurvy Grass for most of the…
Glistening Inkcap / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Welcome to a world of delicate culinary delights as we celebrate the captivating flavors of the Glistening Inkcap (Coprinellus micaceus). Join us on a journey where gastronomy meets elegance. With its distinctive appearance, featuring glistening caps and slender stems, the…
Buttercaps / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure like no other as we delve into the delectable world of Buttercaps, scientifically known as Rhodocollybia Butyraceae. Sadly although Edible they don’t have a great flavour, brilliant however for bulking out our favourite mushroom…
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…