Rooting Shank / Summer / Autumn / Edible The Rooting Shank (Hymenopellis radicata) is a distinctive mushroom often found in UK woodlands, particularly around the bases of decaying hardwoods. With its tall, slender stem and small, pale-brown cap, this mushroom gets its name from its long, tapering root-like base that…
Tag: Physalacriaceae
Giant Funnel / Summer / Autumn / Edible Welcome to a world of culinary marvels as we celebrate the delightful flavors of the Giant Funnel (Leucopaxillus giganteus). Join us on a journey where gastronomy meets grandeur. With its imposing size and distinctive funnel shape, the Giant Funnel stands as a…
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…
Velvet Shank / Winter / Edible Common Names Velvet Shank, Enoki Scientific Name Flammulina Velutipes Family Physalacriaceae Habitat Common throughout Britain and Ireland, Europe, Asia, North Africa and North America Occurs on logs and stumps of hardwood trees and diseased trees Description This gorgeous mushroom is a wild variety of…