Artist Bracket / All Year Round / Edible Prepare to be captivated by the exquisite beauty and artistic prowess of the Artist Bracket, a fascinating fungus also known as Ganoderma Applanatum. In this blog post, we embark on a journey into the mesmerising world of this unique mushroom. Scientific Name…
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Fat Hen / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Fat Hen (Chenopodium Album) Identification A delicious fast growing native annual. Very common. Common Names Fat Hen, White goose foot, lambs quarters, wild spinach. Botanical Name Chenopodium Album Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order – Caryophyllales Family – Amaranthaceae Physical…
Field blewit / Summer / Autumn / Edible Step into the realm of culinary exploration as we celebrate the remarkable Field Blewit (Lepista saeva). Join us on a journey where delectable flavors and nature’s treasures collide. With their captivating lilac to purple caps and delicate gills, Field Blewits offer…
Sepia Bolete / Summer / Autumn / Edible Scientific Name Xerocomellus Porosporus Common Names Sepia Bolete Family Boletales Habitat Most often associated with Oak but can be found growing with any deciduous tree. Description An uncommon and quite rare mushroom to find in the UK, they are more common in…
Red Cracked Bolete / Summer / Autumn / Edible The Red Cracked Bolete is a fairly common mushroom, they tend to be overlooked by some foragers as the texture is quite soft, but they dry very well. Scientific Name Xerocomellus Chrysenteron Common Names Red Cracked Bolete, Red Cracking Bolete. Family…
Larch Bolete / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Welcome to the wonderful world of mushroom hunting! In this exciting blog post, we’ll be your trusty guides as we unravel the secrets of identifying the delectable Larch Bolete (Suillus grevillei). Picture yourself wandering through sun-dappled forests, searching for these…
Sweet Woodruff / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Sweet Woodruff is an edible & delicious low lying, perennial plant, found in well established woodlands. Common Names Sweet Woodruff, Sweet-scented bedstraw. Botanical Name Galium Odoratum Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order – Gentianales Family – Rubiaceae Foraging Video for…
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…
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…