Common Inkcap – Edibility, Identification, Distribution
July 4, 2012
Often appearing on lawns and near rotten tree stumps, the common inkcap is generally less common, and certainly less worthwhile eating, than its cousin the shaggy inkcap…
Dryad’s Saddle – Edibility, Identification, Distribution
June 29, 2012
A very common and beautiful early season bracket fungi. Quite distinctive, with feather-like scales on top and water melon scented pores below…
The Blusher – Edibility, Identification, Distribution
June 27, 2012
A very common mushroom that is edible with appropriate preparation, but can easily be confused with toxic species
Chicken of the Woods – Edibility, Identification, Distribution
June 27, 2012
An easily identified bracket fungi of summer and autumn that makes good eating when young and tender
Horse Mushrooms – Edibility, Identification, Distribution
June 26, 2012
A horse mushroom in its prime is a thing of great beauty and superb flavour. It also has the curious dual distinction of being commonly misidentified and widely underrated.