Common Jasmine / Spring / Summer / Edible The Common Jasmine (Jasminum officinale) isn’t just a beautiful addition to gardens; it’s also a surprising edible plant with a long history in culinary and medicinal use. Known for its delicate white flowers and sweet, intoxicating fragrance, this climbing plant thrives…
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Tuberous polypore / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible The Tuberous Polypore (Polyporus tuberaster) is a delightful find for me. Known for its edible qualities and distinctive growth habit, this mushroom grows from an underground sclerotium—a hard, tuber-like structure that gives it its name. Found on…
Spring field caps / Spring / Summer / Edible The Spring Field caps (Agrocybe praecox) are one of the early arrivals in the fungal calendar, popping up in grassy areas and woodland edges as the days start to warm. Its pale, honey-coloured cap and stout stem make it a charming…
Purple Loosestrife / Spring / Summer / Edible Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is a striking perennial plant that captures attention with its tall, vibrant spikes of magenta flowers. Originally native to Europe and Asia, this hardy species has spread across the UK and other parts of North America, often…
Tawny Funnel / Summer / Autumn / Edible The Tawny Funnel is a captivating mushroom, with its tawny-colored cap and delicate gills, is a common sight in woodlands, grassy areas, and gardens during the autumn months. Its distinctive funnel-shaped cap and earthy aroma make it a fascinating subject for mushroom…
Orange Peel fungus / Summer / Autumn / Edible Orange Peel Fungus is a visually striking fungus, reminiscent of discarded orange peel bits, it’s a common sight in North America, Europe, Asia, and South America during the summer and autumn months. From its distinct cup-like appearance to its vibrant orange…
Salad Burnet / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Salad Burnet is a perennial herb that has an appearance similar to a small fern. It generally grows up to 25–55 cm tall and has a long history of use as a food for both humans and animals.…
Yellow Stags Horn fungus / Summer / Autumn / Inedible Get ready to be captivated by the beauty and wonder of the Yellow Stags Horn fungus! Picture bright orange or orange-yellow, greasy, antler-like branches that occasionally fork near the tips, giving this fascinating fungus its distinctive appearance. As we delve…
Weeping Widow / Summer / Autumn / Edible Welcome to the intriguing world of the Weeping Widow mushroom, scientifically known as Lacrymaria lacrymabunda. This distinctive mushroom, named for the black, watery droplets that adorn its cap and gills, is a common sight in grasslands, woodlands, and other natural settings from…
Scarlet Caterpillar Club / Summer / Autumn / Edible The Scarlet Caterpillar Club, scientifically known as Cordyceps militaris, is a mesmerizing fungus that captivates naturalists and foragers alike. With its vibrant, neon-orange club-shaped fruiting bodies, this unique species emerges from the depths of the earth, often attached to the pupae…