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…
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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…
Larch Bolete / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Welcome to the wonderful world of mushroom hunting! In this exciting blog post, we’ll be your trusty guides as we unravel the secrets of identifying the delectable Larch Bolete (Suillus grevillei). Picture yourself wandering through sun-dappled forests, searching for these…
Winter Chanterelle/Autumn/Winter/Edible Scientific Name Craterellus Tubaeformis Common Names Winter Chanterelle, Trumpet chanterelle, Yellow Foot Family Cantharellaceae Habitat Not too common but can be found in quite large numbers. A delicious wintertime mushroom, most often found growing with beech or birch and quite often in mossy areas. They do also appear…
GORSE / SPRING / SUMMER / AUTUMN / WINTER / EDIBLE / DEADLY COMMON NAMES Gorse, Prickly broom, furze BOTANICAL NAME Ulex Europaeus PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Root – Unknown. Stems/Bark – Green stems with the shoots and leaves modified into spikes. Leaves – It’s leaves are long, sharp and spiky. Flowers –…
Jelly Ear Mushroom/ All Year Round/ Edible  Jelly Ear Mushrooms are a delightful edible mushroom and although they can be found all year, early spring is when they’re most prolific. Common names Jelly Ears, Wood Ears Botanical name Auricularia auricula-judae Season All year Jelly Ear Mushroom Foraging Video Meaning…