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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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…
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…
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…