Blackening Brittlegill / Summer / Autumn / Toxic Blackening Brittlegill (Russula nigricans) is found predominantly in deciduous and mixed woodlands across Europe and North America, this mushroom stands out due to its dramatic colour transformation from white to black as it ages. The Blackening Brittlegill features brittle, white gills that…
Tag: Russulaceae
Ugly Milkcap/ Summer / Autumn / Not edible Through this guide we’re going to look at the key features to help identify the Ugly Milkcap mushroom Scientific Name Lactarius turpis Family Russulaceae Habitat Usually with Birch in damp places. Description Called Ugly Milkcap because of its dirty appearance, it has…
Curry Milkcap / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Prepare your taste buds for a tantalizing adventure as we delve into the world of the Curry Milkcap, scientifically known as Lactarius camphoratus. In this blog post, we invite you to discover the captivating flavors and aromatic wonders offered by…
Indigo Milkcap / Summer / Autumn / Edible Through this Indigo Milkcap (Lactarius indigo) Identification guide we will be taking a look at a very distinct member of the Milkcap family, quite rare but a lovely find. Scientific Name Lactarius indigo Common Names Indigo Milkcap, Blue milkcap, Candy cap Family…
Yellow Swamp Russula / Summer / Autumn / Edible Scientific Name Russula Claroflava Family Russulaceae Habitat Wet boggy ground in mixed woodland, particularly with birch. Description A bright yellow mushroom often shiny on the top that is found in very wet woodland. It is deemed on of the best eating…
Saffron Milkcap/Summer/Autumn/ Edible The Saffron Milkcap mushroom is one of the most exciting wild mushrooms to forage, when damaged it produces a vibrant orange latex-like liquid and is a great edible. Scientific Name  Lactarius deliciosus Family Russulaceae Habitat Grows underneath pine trees Description of the Saffron Milkcap Mushroom This is…