Smokey Bracket / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible The Smokey Bracket (Bjerkandera adusta) is a subtle yet fascinating fungus that you’ve likely walked past countless times without even noticing. Found on decaying wood, especially hardwoods, it’s a common sight in UK woodlands year-round. Its smoky-grey…
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Cinnamon Bracket / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Toxic The Cinnamon Bracket (Hapalopilus nidulans) is one of those mushrooms that stops you in your tracks during a woodland walk. Its warm, cinnamon-brown colour and soft, velvety texture make it stand out against the dull greys and greens…
Egghead Mottlegill /Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Inedible The first time I came across the Egg head Mottlegill (Panaeolus semiovatus), I was struck by its delicate, egg-shaped cap and intricate mottled gills. This is one of those fungi that catches your eye in horse pastures and other…
Spotted Toughshank / Summer / Autumn / Inedible The Spotted Toughshank (Rhodocollybia maculata), is a common woodland species that catches the eye with its distinct appearance yet isn’t suitable for the table. Known for its pale, cream-to-tan cap speckled with characteristic dark spots, this tough and fibrous mushroom is more…
Blushing Rosette / Summer /Autumn / Inedible The Blushing Rosette (Abortiporus biennis) is an intriguing and uncommon mushroom species found in various habitats across the UK, Europe and North America. Recognisable by its distinct rosette-like appearance and tendency to blush pink when bruised, this fungi often grows on decaying wood…
Devil’s Bolete / Summer / Autumn / Toxic The Devil’s Bolete (Rubroboletus satanas) is a striking and rare species of mushroom found in woodlands across parts of UK and Europe. Known for its vibrant colours and imposing appearance, it is one of nature’s most deceptive fungi. While its vivid red…
Crowberry / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Foraging for wild edibles can be a delightful and rewarding experience, especially when you stumble upon lesser-known gems like the wild Crowberry. Known scientifically as Empetrum nigrum, this hardy berry thrives in the cool, temperate climates of the UK, offering a…
Bruising Webcap / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Inedible The Bruising Webcap (Cortinarius purpurascens) is a captivating and somewhat enigmatic mushroom tha is found primarily in coniferous and mixed woodlands across Europe and North America, this mushroom is distinguished by its striking colour changes upon handling. The Bruising Webcap…
Birch Woodwart / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Inedible The Birch Woodwart (Jackrogersella multiformis) is.found predominantly on dead or decaying birch trees, this fungus is notable for its dark, warty fruiting bodies that can vary in shape and size. Often mistaken for lumps of coal or charred…
White Domecap / Summer / Autumn / Toxic The White Domecap (Leucocybe connata) is an intriguing and distinctive mushroom that captivates fungi enthusiasts and foragers with its pristine, white appearance and unique growth habits. Found in clusters on decaying wood and leaf litter in deciduous and mixed forests across Europe…