Lacquered Bracket
Lacquered Bracket A beautiful annual polypore with the colour of a medieval wax-stamp. It often emerges from the base of
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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.
King Alfred’s Cakes
King Alfred’s Cakes Although not edible, King Alfred’s Cakes make great firelighters, can be used as charcoal briquettes for campfire
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Horn Of Plenty
Horn Of Plenty Occasional but usually found in large groups. They are very hard to spot among the leaf litter
Hoof fungus
Hoof fungus A large perennial polypore mushroom, one of the commonest all around Europe. Scientific Name – Fomes fomentarius Common
Hen of the Woods
Hen of the Woods A tasty find which can sometimes be located by its pleasant aroma, this polypore is quite
Grey Waxcap
Grey Waxcap A medium-size greyish coloured Waxcap with greasy-viscid cap when wet. The greyish, decurrent, interveined gills and the lack
Funeral Bell
Funeral Bell The aptly named Funeral Bell contains the same toxins as the Deathcap so it is a good mushroom
Freckled Dapperling
Freckled Dapperling Formerly a member of the genus Lepiota, this mushroom has undergone quite a few taxanomic changes and is
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Fluted Bird’s Nest
Fluted Bird’s Nest Looks like a cluster of furry black cup cake cases, with several tiny lens or lentil-shaped bonbons
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