Chaga / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible The Chaga Mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) is a unique fungus prized for its medicinal properties and revered in traditional medicine for centuries. Growing primarily on birch trees in colder climates, this irregular, black, crusty growth may not look like a…
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Poison Pie / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Toxic The Poison Pie (Hebeloma species) is a group of toxic mushrooms often found in woodlands, grassy areas, and even parklands across the UK. With their smooth, pale-brown caps and cream-coloured gills, they might look like an edible treat to an…
Silky Rosegill / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible The Silky Rosegill (Volvariella bombycina) is a stunning and edible mushroom that occasionally graces decaying hardwoods with its presence. Its silky, cream-coloured cap and delicate pink gills give it a striking appearance, making it a prized find for those lucky…
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…
Japanese Rose / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible The Japanese Rose (Rosa rugosa) is a delight for me to collect, offering an abundance of edible flowers and vibrant rosehips. This hardy, fast-growing shrub is often found in coastal areas, parks, and gardens across the UK, recognised by its…
Dog Rose / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible The Dog Rose (Rosa canina) is a beloved wildflower that adds a burst of beauty to hedgerows and woodland edges across the UK. With its delicate pink or white blossoms in summer and vibrant red rosehips in autumn, this hardy…
Common Dogwood / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Toxic The Common Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea) is a familiar sight in hedgerows, woodlands, and gardens across the UK, admired for its vibrant red stems in winter and clusters of creamy white flowers in spring. As the seasons turn, its…
Common Jasmine / Spring / Summer / Edible The Common Jasmine (Jasminum officinale) isn’t just a beautiful addition to gardens; it’s also a surprising edible plant with a long history in culinary and medicinal use. Known for its delicate white flowers and sweet, intoxicating fragrance, this climbing plant thrives…
Tuberous polypore / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible The Tuberous Polypore (Polyporus tuberaster) is a delightful find for me. Known for its edible qualities and distinctive growth habit, this mushroom grows from an underground sclerotium—a hard, tuber-like structure that gives it its name. Found on dead…
Spring field caps / Spring / Summer / Edible The Spring Field caps (Agrocybe praecox) are one of the early arrivals in the fungal calendar, popping up in grassy areas and woodland edges as the days start to warm. Its pale, honey-coloured cap and stout stem make it a charming…