Heath Waxcap / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Welcome to a world of vibrant culinary delights as we celebrate the flavorsome treasures of the Heath Waxcap (Hygrocybe/Gliophorus laetus). Join us on a journey where gastronomy meets vibrancy. With its stunning array of colors and delicate cap, the Heath…
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Snowy waxcap / Autumn / Winter / Edible Scientific Name Hygbrocybe virgineus Family Hygrophoraceae Habitat In short grass in fields, meadows or commons. Description A bright white common Waxcap it prefers undisturbed land although Identifying Features for Snowy Waxcap: Cap: White to ivory white. Starting convex becoming depressed in the…
Meadow Waxcap / Autumn / Winter / Edible Immerse yourself in the vibrant beauty of the Meadow Waxcap (Hygrocybe pratensis) as we embark on a journey to savor its edible delights. Join us in celebrating the captivating colors and delightful flavors of this remarkable fungus. With its striking appearance, featuring…
Clouded Agaric / Autumn / Winter / Edible Enter the misty world of the Clouded Agaric, scientifically known as Clitocybe Nebularis, as we unravel the enchanting qualities of this captivating mushroom. In this blog post, we embark on a journey to discover the ethereal beauty and ecological significance of this…
Common Inkcap / All Year Round / Toxic Enter the intriguing realm of the Common Inkcap, scientifically known as Coprinopsis Atramentaria, as we uncover the fascinating yet cautionary qualities of this mushroom. In this blog post, we embark on a journey to explore the unique characteristics and toxic nature of…
Buttercaps / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure like no other as we delve into the delectable world of Buttercaps, scientifically known as Rhodocollybia Butyraceae. Sadly although Edible they don’t have a great flavour, brilliant however for bulking out our favourite mushroom…
Wavy Caps / Autumn / Winter / Edible Wavy Caps / Blueleg Brownies aren’t a mushroom that we come across that often when we’re out foraging mushrooms, however when we do it’s most often in parks & building development wood chip piles. Scientific Name Psilocybe Cyanescens Common Names Wavy Caps,…
Fools Funnel / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Toxic Enter with utmost caution into the perilous domain of the Fools Funnel (Clitocybe rivulosa), a mushroom that disguises its true danger beneath an innocent facade. Join us as we uncover the treacherous nature of this toxic fungus. With its pale…
Horse’s Hoof Fungus/ All Year Round / Inedible Enter a realm of natural resilience as we explore the intriguing features and uses of the inedible Horsehoof Fungus (Fomes fomentarius). Join us on a journey where functionality and artistic allure intersect. With its distinctive hoof-shaped appearance and tough, woody texture, the…
Artist Bracket / All Year Round / Edible Prepare to be captivated by the exquisite beauty and artistic prowess of the Artist Bracket, a fascinating fungus also known as Ganoderma Applanatum. In this blog post, we embark on a journey into the mesmerizing world of this unique mushroom. Scientific Name…