Conifer Mazegill
Conifer Mazegill Conifer Mazegill (Gloeophyllum sepiarium) is a common, tough, inedible perennial fungus found on dead conifer wood, especially spruce,
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.
Common Rustgill
Common Rustgill An easy to identify family of mushrooms, the Rustgills have rusty looking gills and this one is common
Common Bird’s Nest Fungus
Common Bird’s Nest Fungus Crucibulum laeve is one of several species of bird’s-nest fungi and is among the most common.
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Collared Earthstar
Collared Earthstar Geastrum triplex is a species of fungus commonly known as the collared earthstar, the saucered earthstar, or the
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Blushing Bracket
Blushing Bracket The blushing bracket, scientifically known as Daedaleopsis confragosa, is a polypore fungus commonly found on decaying hardwood trees
Birch Polypore
Birch Polypore This common white bracket fungus has many uses and has been utilised by humans for thousands of years
Beefsteak Fungus
Beefsteak Fungus This mushroom is best cooked in a creamy recipe, or mixed with other mushrooms due to the slight
Artist’s Bracket
Artist’s Bracket It is perennial bracket, distributed worldwide, common on deciduous trees but very rare on conifers. Not edible as
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Woodland Inkcap
Woodland Inkcap An ephemeral mushroom that can grow in very large clusters but soon melts to a thick, black, ink