Lilac Fibrecap
Lilac Fibrecap The Lilac Fibrecap (Inocybe geophylla var. lilacina) is a toxic mushroom commonly found in woodlands and under deciduous
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.
Fenugreek Milkcap
Fenugreek Milkcap The Fenugreek Milkcap (Lactarius helvus) is a medium-sized mushroom known for its distinctive aroma and appearance. It is
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False Saffron Milkcap
False Saffron Milkcap The false saffron milk-cap, or Lactarius deterrimus, is an edible mushroom commonly found in coniferous forests, particularly
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Curry Milkcap
Curry Milkcap It’s fairly easy to identify milkcaps as a genus but it can be hard to identify to species
Birch Woodwart
Birch Woodwart The Birch Woodwart (Jackrogersella multiformis) is.found predominantly on dead or decaying birch trees, this fungus is notable for
Beech Milkcap
Beech Milkcap Lactarius blennius (commonly known as the slimy milkcap or beech milkcap) is a medium-sized mushroom of the genus
Amethyst Deceiver
Amethyst Deceiver Very common and beautifully coloured, although the colour can be deceptive in photographs. Scientific Name – Laccaria amethystina
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White Fibrecap
White Fibrecap Inocybe geophylla is a deadly poisonous and fairly common species that grows in habitats where people expect to
Sulphur Tuft
Sulphur Tuft This wood-rotting fungus is not a fussy feeder it tackles deciduous hardwoods as well as conifers apparently with