Fools Parsley / Spring / Summer / Toxic A toxic member of the carrot family, it’s closely related to Hemlock (Conium maculatum) but is not as poisonous. Common Names Fools Parsley, Fool’s Cicely, or Poison Parsley Botanical Name Aethusa cynapium Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order – Apiales Family –…
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Lords and Ladies / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Toxic Through this piece, we’re going to look at the full Identification Guide for Lords and Ladies as well as how to make sure we don’t confuse this one with Common or Lambs sorrel, or accidentally pick it amongst our…
Freckled Dapperling / Summer / Autumn / Toxic Enter a world of heightened caution as we unveil the hidden dangers of the Freckled Dapperling (Echinoderma asperum), a mushroom cloaked in toxic allure. Join us on a journey where beauty belies danger. With its distinctive freckled cap and striking appearance, the…
Ivory Funnel / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Toxic Enter the realm of caution as we unveil the hidden dangers of the Ivory Funnel (Clitocybe dealbata), a mushroom that demands respect for its toxic nature. Join us on a journey of awareness and safety as we delve into the…
Common Rustgill / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Inedible Enter the intriguing world of the Common Rustgill, scientifically known as Gymnopilus Penetrans, as we explore the enigmatic qualities of this inedible mushroom. In this blog post, we embark on a journey to discover the unique characteristics and cautionary nature…
Lilac Fibrecap / Summer / Autumn / Toxic Enter the realm of caution as we unveil the hidden dangers of the Lilac Fibrecap (Inocybe geophylla), a mushroom that demands respect for its toxic nature. Join us on a journey of awareness and safety as we delve into the risks associated…
White Fibrecap / Summer / Autumn / Toxic Scientific Name Inocybe Geophylla Common Names White Fibrecap, White Fibre Cap, Earthy Inocybe, Common White Inocybe Family Inocybaceae Habitat They are mycorrhizal and are most often found beneath deciduous trees, occasionally near conifers. Description A fairly common and potentially deadly mushroom. They…
Foxgloves / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Toxic Foxgloves are a very common Summer flowering native plant. It’s potentially deadly poisonous so one every forager should be familiar with. Common Names Foxgloves, Foxes gloves, thimble flower, fairy gloves. Botanical Name Digitalis. There are quite a few Digitalis species the…
Magpie Inkcap / Autumn / Toxic Enter the realm of caution as we unveil the hidden dangers of the Magpie Inkcap (Coprinopsis picacea), a mushroom that demands respect for its toxic nature. Join us on a journey of awareness and safety as we delve into the risks associated with…
False Chanterelle / Summer / Autumn / Toxic Welcome to an exploration where we unmask the hidden dangers of the False Chanterelle (Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca). Join us as we venture into the world of mushrooms, where beauty can sometimes be deceiving. With its striking orange hue and resemblance to its edible…