Ascot Hat
Ascot Hat The genus name, Hortiboletus, refers to the latin ‘hortus‘ meaning garden where the Hortiboletus bubalinus can often be
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.
Warted Amanita
Warted Amanita A very robust (chunky) rare white Amanita. Large, solid, and almost clublike before the cap opens. This is
The Blusher
The Blusher Common and available before many other species are out, this is a good eating mushroom but difficult to
Panthercap
Panthercap An exciting find, this visually striking mushroom is not overly common. Poisonous, as with some other Amanita species it
Grisettes
Grisettes From now on we use “Grisettes” as a colloquial term to refer all the ringless Amanita species (Amanita sect.
Destroying Angel
Destroying Angel Destroying angels are characterized by having gills and white stalks. The cap can be pure white, or white
Deathcap
Deathcap Amanita phalloides, commonly known as the death cap, is a deadly poisonous basidiomycete fungus and mushroom, one of many
Yellow Stainer
Yellow Stainer Poisonous causing alarming symptoms but not affecting everybody. Not worth the chance! Scientific Name – Agaricus xanthodermus Please
Wood Mushroom
Wood Mushroom A tasty find but the mushrooms have a very short shelf life and need to be used soon