Orange Birch Bolete / Summer / Autumn / Edible The Orange Birch Bolete is a tasty Bolete with a bright cap and dirty looking stipe, this like many other edible boletes are very tasty. Scientific Name Leccinium Versipellis Common names Orange birch bolete, dark-stalked bolete Family Leccinium Habitat Common in…
Tag: fungi
Mushrooms are in abundance at the moment and through this piece we’ll be looking at the Top Five Mushrooms to Forage in November. Any walk through a green space or forest will have you tripping over some sort of Fungi and there is so much variety! Here I want to…
Through this piece we’re going to take a deep dive into: Liberty caps Psilocybe semilanceata identification and effects to see how it affects the body. Let’s start with the facts: Magic Mushrooms are illegal and have been since 2005 they are deemed as class A drugs. They bring to mind…
Funeral bell Mushroom / Autumn / Winter / Toxic Prepare for a chilling revelation as we unmask the hidden danger of Funeral Bell Mushroom (Galerina marginata), a species that exudes a deadly elegance. Join us on a journey where beauty and toxicity intertwine. With their small, bell-shaped caps and subtle…
Panther Cap / Summer / Autumn / Toxic Identification guide for Panther Cap (Amanita Pantherina), also take a look at similar species, key features and habitats – Toxic. Common names Panther caps, False blusher, Panther amanita Botanical name Amanita pantherina Habitat They are ectomycorrhizal with beech and oak. In Britain,…
 Birch Polypore / All Year / Medicinal / Edible Step into the realm of natural medicine and discover the remarkable healing properties of Birch Polypore, scientifically known as Piptoporus betulina. In this blog post, we embark on a journey into the world of this unique mushroom, revered for centuries for…
Amethyst Deceiver / Summer / Autumn / Edible Welcome to our captivating blog post on identifying and foraging the Amethyst Deceiver (Laccaria amethystina), a delightful and eye-catching mushroom that adds a touch of vibrant colour to your wild edible harvests. This small yet stunning fungus, easily recognised by its striking…
Bay Bolete / Summer / Autumn / Edible Welcome to a world of culinary delight as we celebrate the savoury treasures of the Bay Bolete (Imleria badia). Join us on a gastronomic journey where flavour and elegance intertwine. With their distinct brown caps and sturdy stature, Bay Boletes stand…
Giant or Blackening Polypore / Summer/ Autumn / Edible Step into the realm of awe-inspiring culinary treasures as we embark on an exploration of the edible Giant Polypore Mushroom (Meripilus giganteus). Join us on a journey where gastronomy meets magnificence. With its impressive size and distinctive fan-like structure, the Giant…
Hen of the Woods / Summer / Autumn / Edible Indulge in the delightful flavour of the Hen of the Woods (Grifola frondosa) as we embark on a culinary adventure celebrating this prized mushroom. Join us in savouring the unique delights offered by nature’s bountiful creation. With its striking frilly…