Brown Birch Bolete – Leccinum scabrum
Leccinum scabrum, commonly known as the brown birch bolete, is an edible mushroom species in forests throughout the Northern Hemisphere.…
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Dog rose / Wild rose – Rosa canina
IntroductionRosa canina, often known as the dog or wild rose, grows throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It is a…
Orange Birch Bolete – Leccinum Versipelle
IntroductionLeccinum versipelle, commonly known as the Orange Birch Bolete, is an edible mushroom in temperate forests throughout Europe, Asia, and…
Honey Mushroom – Armillaria mellea
IntroductionHoney fungus, also known as Armillaria mellea, is a parasitic fungus found in temperate regions across the globe. It is…
Bronze/Queen Bolete – Boletus aereus
Boletus aereus, also known as the black truffle, is a highly prized culinary delicacy in European forests. In this essay,…
Pine bolete – Boletus pinophilus
Boletus pinophilus, also known as the pine mushroom or Matsutake, is a popular edible mushroom found in coniferous forests throughout…
Brown Bears – Ursus arctos
The brown bear, known as the grizzly bear, is one of North America’s and central Europe’s largest and most potent…
Pike – Esox lucius
Pikes, also known as northern pikes, are predatory fish found in freshwater habitats throughout much of the Northern Hemisphere. They…
Scrub hare – Lepus saxatilis
Hares are a type of mammal that belongs to the family Leporidae. They are similar in appearance to rabbits but…
Common cockle – Cerastoderma edule
Periwinkle, also known as the common periwinkle or the edible periwinkle, is a tiny saltwater snail that is native to…
Common periwinkle / winkle – Littorina littorea
Periwinkle, also known as the common periwinkle or the edible periwinkle, is a tiny saltwater snail that is native to…
Lobster – Homarus gammarus
Lobsters are fascinating creatures with various unique behaviours vital to their survival and reproduction. These behaviours range from territorial and…
Wood ear – Auricularia auricula-judae
Auricularia auricula-judae, commonly known as the Jew’s ear, Wood Ear, or Jelly Ear fungus, is a type of edible fungus…
The Blusher – Amanita rubescens
Amanita rubescens, also known as the blusher mushroom, is a species of fungus belonging to the Amanita genus. It is…
Summer cep – Boletus reticulatus
The summer cep (Boletus aestivalis), also known as the summer bolete, is a species of wild edible mushroom that grows…
Brown Crab – Cancer pagurus
Brown crabs, also known as Dungeness crabs, are a species of crustacean found along the coasts of the Pacific and…
Chanterelles – Cantharellus cibarius
Chanterelles or Cantharellus cibarius are edible mushrooms that are highly prized for their rich, nutty flavour and meaty texture. They…
Shaggy mane – Coprinus comatus
Shaggy mane, scientifically known as Coprinus comatus, is a species of edible fungi that belongs to the Coprinaceae family. It…
Oyster mushrooms – Pleurotus ostreatus
Oyster mushrooms, scientifically known as Pleurotus ostreatus, are a species of fungi that belong to the Pleurotaceae family. They are…
Giant Puffball – Calvatia gigantea
The Giant Puffball, also known as Calvatia gigantea, is a species of fungi that belongs to the family Agaricaceae. It…
Chicken of the Woods – Laetiporus sulphureus
Chicken of the Woods, also known as Laetiporus sulphureus, is a species of bracket fungi that is commonly found growing…
Porcelain Fungus – Oudemansiella Mucida
Porcelain Fungus, also known as Oudemansiella mucida, is a species of bracket fungi that belongs to the family Physalacriaceae. This…
Wild Mushrooms Rules
In the United Kingdom, there are over 15,500 different varieties of wild fungus. My guide will help you identify the…