Sepia Bolete
Sepia Bolete A rather unspectacular Bolete that can be difficult to identify to species, particularly as it ages. Although edible,
Autumn
Autumn is the peak season for wild mushrooms, as cooler, wetter weather triggers fungi to fruit in forests and lawns. Popular, delicious varieties include Hen of the Woods (on oak/maple), Chicken of the Woods (on dead wood), Porcini, Chanterelles, Lion’s Mane, and Lobster mushrooms. Proper identification is critical, as many toxic look-alikes also thrive during this time.
Red Cracking Bolete
Red Cracking Bolete Common but like all Boletes they can take time to spot, once one is found you will
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Pine Bolete
Pine Bolete A great tasting mushroom that looks and tastes like the Penny Bun, the slight differences are the cap
Penny Bun
Penny Bun One of the stars of the mushroom world. Easily recognisable among the edible species. Generally seen eight days
Pale Brittlestem
Pale Brittlestem It is a fairly large Brittlestem species with a pale, sometimes almost white, hygrophanous cap. The margin of
Oak Polypore
Oak Polypore Oak Polypore (Buglossoporus quercinus) is a rare, protected bracket fungus found on ancient or veteran oak trees (250–800+
Netted Crust
Netted Crust An insignificant looking crust at first, it looks like a thin, white silicon or leathery layer with a
Larch Bolete
Larch Bolete A very common Suillus when around Larch trees. The Suillus grevillei var. badius is rarer, has a chestnut
Giant Puffball
Giant Puffball The safest mushroom for novice foragers with the only look-a-like being a football when spotted from afar. Scientific