Green Cracked Brittlegill / Summer / Autumn / Edible Welcome to a world of vibrant culinary wonders as we celebrate the delightful flavours of the Green Cracked Brittlegill (Russula virescens). Join us on a journey where gastronomy meets beauty. With its striking green cap and distinct cracks, the Green Cracked…
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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…
Stinkhorn / Summer / Autumn / Edible Stinkhorn Mushroom tend to be one that you don’t forget, especially when you see them in full growth as they look incredibly phallic (as the name suggests) Scientific Name Phallus Impudicus Family Phallaceae Habitat Mixed woodland with rotting wood. Description This mushroom grows…
Bovine Bolete / Summer / Autumn / Edible Step into the enchanting world of forest foraging as we uncover the rustic charm and culinary delights of the Bovine Bolete, scientifically known as Suillus Bovinus. In this blog post, we embark on a journey to discover the unique qualities of this…
Lurid Bolete / Summer / Autumn / Edible Get ready to tantalise your taste buds with the delectable flavours 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…
Scarletina Bolete / Summer / Autumn / Edible Scientific Name Neoboletus Praestigiator or Neoboletus Luridiformis Common Names Scarletina bolete, Red dotted 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…
Honey Fungus / Autumn / Edible Welcome to a world of sweet culinary delights as we celebrate the flavoursome treasures of the Honey Fungus (Armillaria mellea). Join us on a journey where gastronomy meets nature’s abundance. With its distinct honey-coloured caps and interconnected clusters, the Honey Fungus stands as…
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…