Sulphur Tuft (Hypholoma fasciculare) Identification Toxic Common Names: Sulphur Tuft Botanical Name: Hypholoma fasciculare Meaning of Botanical Name: Hypholoma meaning mushroom with threads, fasciculare meaning small group. Scientific Classification: Kingdom: Fungi, Division: Basidiomycota, Class: Agaricomycetes, Order: Agaricales, Family: Strophariaceae Genus: Hypholoma Known Hazards: gastric upset, temporary paralysis and distorted vision.…
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Brown Roll Rims / Summer / Autumn / Toxic Step into the enchanting realm of Brown Roll Rims, scientifically known as Paxillus involutus, as we delve into the captivating qualities of these intriguing mushrooms. In this blog post, we embark on a journey to discover the unique characteristics and ecological…

Deadly Fibrecap / Spring / Toxic Caution: This blog post delves into the realm of danger and toxicity. Today, we shed light on the notorious Deadly Fibrecaps (Inocybe erubescens), a mushroom that harbors a sinister secret. While the world of fungi often delights with its culinary treasures, it also hides…

Through this piece we’re going to be taking a deep dive into one of our absolute favourite autumn treats, Wild Mushroom Pate. So we spend the whole mushroom season hunting and looking for fantastic edible wild mushrooms, sometimes my walk will last 3 hours through the most pristine ancient woodland…