Lurid Bolete / Summer / Autumn / Edible Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the delectable flavors of the Lurid Bolete (Suillellus luridus). In this daring exploration of wild mushrooms, we uncover the culinary wonders of this remarkable fungus. With its striking appearance, featuring vibrant orange-yellow caps and…
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Scarletina Bolete / Summer / Autumn / Edible Scientific Name Neoboletus Praestigiator or Neoboletus Luridiformis Common Names Scarletina bolete, Family Boletaceae Habitat Can be found in mixed and evergreen woodlands but most often associated with oak and birch. Description An edible and tasty member of the bolete family, care must…

Honey Fungus / Autumn / Edible Welcome to a world of sweet culinary delights as we celebrate the flavorsome treasures of the Honey Fungus (Armillaria mellea). Join us on a journey where gastronomy meets nature’s abundance. With its distinct honey-colored caps and interconnected clusters, the Honey Fungus stands as a…

Honesty / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Common Names The Honesty plant, Annual Honesty, Money Plant. Botanical Name Lunaria Annua Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order – Brassicales Family – Brassicaceae Physical Characteristics for Honesty A naturalised, annual/biennial, flowering plant. Leaves Large, oval, hairy leaves, lobed with a…

Cowslips / Spring / Summer / Edible Common Names Cowslips, Herb Peter. Botanical Name Primula Veris Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order – Ericales Family – Primulaceae Physical Characteristics for Cowslips A common herbaceous, perennial flowering plant. Leaves Dark green, long and crinkly. 5-10cm long. They grow in dense rosettes. Flowers Trumpet-shaped, bright…

Fairy Ring Champignon / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Enter a world of enchantment as we embark on a culinary journey to discover the delightful Fairy Ring Champignon mushrooms (Marasmius oreades). Join us as we unravel the secrets of these edible treasures, renowned for their delicate flavor and…

Beefsteak Fungus / Summer / Autumn / Edible Prepare to indulge in a culinary adventure like no other as we uncover the delectable wonders of the Beefsteak Fungus, scientifically known as Fistulina Hepatica. In this blog post, we embark on a flavorful journey, celebrating the meaty textures and savory flavors…

Winter Chanterelle/Autumn/Winter/Edible Scientific Name Craterellus Tubaeformis Common Names Winter Chanterelle, Trumpet chanterelle, Yellow Foot Family Cantharellaceae Habitat Not too common but can be found in quite large numbers. A delicious wintertime mushroom, most often found growing with beech or birch and quite often in mossy areas. They do also appear…

Chanterelle Mushrooms / Girolle / Summer / Autumn / Edible Chanterelle Mushrooms are a delicious mushroom, much in demand from chefs worldwide, most often found growing with beech or birch. They’re a vibrant orange colour and have the most beautiful faint apricot scent when collected in large enough quantities. The…

Wild Carrot / Summer / Autumn / Edible Common Names Wild Carrot, Queen Anne’s Lace, Birds nest. Botanical name Daucus Carota Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order –Apilaes Family – Apiaceae Physical Characteristics for Wild Carrot Leaves The leaves are tri-pinnate, finely divided, lacy and triangular in shape. The…