Foraged Mushroom 7: Beefsteak Fungus

Fistulina hepatica A mushroom that resembles raw meat is enough to intrigue anyone, even a vegetarian, like me! So, of course, I was able to recognise this fungus, as soon…

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Foraged Mushroom 5: Wood Cauliflower

Sparassis crispa "Oh...you found someone's brain!" came the reply when I proudly sent this to a friend! 😂  "Look what I found! 😃" It certainly elicited more  enthusiasm (and a…

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My Mushroom Journal

My Mushroom Journal In 2019 I finally decided to start exploring wild mushrooms... Though I have been happily foraging for many years, I had avoided wild fungi due to an irrational…

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Foraged Mushroom 4: Jelly Ear

Auricularia auricula-judae This one was really easy to identify! Sometimes I'll find a mushroom and then try to identify it, but in this case, I already knew what to look…

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Foraged Mushroom 3: Parasol

Macrolepiota procera This is my favourite foraged mushroom so far! A friend, whom I'd not seen for some years, but has been a great supporter of my blog, invited me…

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Foraged Mushroom 2: Morel

Morchella esculenta Morels, a popular wild edible mushroom are all over the mushroom groups earlier in the year, so I guess it is a Spring Mushroom. I think the online…

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