Flowering Currant / Spring / Summer / Edible Common Names Flowering Currant Botanical Name Ribes sanguineum Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order – Saxifragales Family – Grossulariaceae Physical Characteristics for Flowering Currant Leaves It has palmately lobed leaves that give off a sweet herbal aroma when crushed. Flowers The flowers…
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Mahonia / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Common Names Mahonia, Oregon Grape, Holly -leaved barberry Botanical Name Mahonia Aquifolium Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order –Rununculaes Family – Berberidaceae Physical Characteristics for Mahonia Leaves Pinnate leaves up to 30cm long, each leaf is made up of…
Hemlock Water Dropwort / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Toxic Common Names Hemlock Water Dropwort Botanical Name Oenanthe Crocata Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order – Apilaes Family – Apiaceae Physical Characteristics for Hemlock Water Dropwort Leaves Green shiny leaves, the leaf stem branches off in opposite pairs half…
Wood Blewit / Autumn / Edible  Welcome to a world of culinary delight as we celebrate the savory treasures of the Wood Blewit (Lepista nuda). Join us on a journey where gastronomy meets indulgence. With its captivating lilac cap and delicate gills, the Wood Blewit stands as a true…
Cows Parsley / Spring / Summer / Edible Common names Cows Parsley, Wild Chervil, Mother die Botanical Name Anthriscus Sylvestris Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order – Apiales Family – Apiaceae Physical Characteristics Leaves Starting off as a rosette of long stems that are celery shaped with small hairs…
Three Cornered Leek/ Spring / Summer/ Edible Three corner leek is a heavily invasive member of the Allium family which has a chive and leek flavour and can be used in any recipe calling for either of these ingredients. Common Names Three-cornered leek/ Snowbell Botanical Name Allium triquetrum Scientific Classification…
Bluebells / Spring / Poisonous Common names Bluebell Botanical Name Hyacinthoides Non-scripta Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order –Asparagales Family – Asparagaceaees Physical Characteristics for Bluebells Leaf A small bulb growing into long thin waxy leaves which have C shaped veins. Flowers It has bell-like flowers, each flower with 6…
Poison Hemlock / Spring / Summer / Deadly  Poison Hemlock is one the most deadly plants found growing in the UK and if you forage for anything at all you should definitely invest time in learning how to safely identify this one. It can grow in quite staggering numbers…
Olive Oysterling / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Inedible Common Names Olive like oysterling Scientific name Sarcomyxa Serotina Family: Marasmiaceae Habitat: Found in Britain and Ireland, as well parts of North America Occurs on dead trees and logs favouring deciduous trees but occasionally found on conifer trees Physical Characteristics: …
 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…