Jubilee Waxcap
Jubilee Waxcap A rare and beautiful mushroom that should only be admired and photographed, never picked. It is a slimy,
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.
Hedgehog Fungus
Hedgehog Fungus Hedgehog fungus, or Hydnum repandum, is an edible woodland mushroom with distinctive spines under its cap, a nutty
Heath Waxcap
Heath Waxcap A rather pale and slimy Waxcap found on Heaths or shortly cropped grass, particularly where moss is also
Golden Waxcap
Golden Waxcap The Golden Waxcap is fairly common for a waxcap but still uncommon enough to not warrant picking these
Cedarwood Waxcap
Cedarwood Waxcap One of the lookalikes of Snowy Waxcap (Cuphophyllus virgineus), but usually a bit smaller, more cream-buff in colour,
Blackening Waxcap
Blackening Waxcap A fairly common, sometimes brightly coloured Waxcap found growing in grassy locations from summer until late Autumn. As
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White Saddle
White Saddle The White Saddle (Helvella crispa) is a striking fungus known for its unique shape and color. It typically
Tiered Tooth
Tiered Tooth Possibly the commonest species of the Europe-wide rare genus Hericium. Once you saw it, it is rather unmistakable.
Poison Pie
Poison Pie A common poisonous mushroom that is best identified by its strong radish like smell, greasy cap, very wide