Heath Waxcap
Allow me to introduce the heath wax cap mushroom (Hygrocybe laeta). These mushrooms are found in heathland and moorland habitats in all year round and they’re definitely worth keeping an eye out for. The heath wax cap mushroom has a distinctive appearance, with a bright yellow or orange to brown cap that has a waxy…
Crocus
Foragers, have you met the crocus (Crocus sativus)? This gorgeous flower not only adds beauty to gardens and meadows, but it also has a long history of culinary and medicinal uses. The most famous use of crocus is in the production of saffron, which comes from the plant’s stigma. Saffron has been used in cooking…
Coltsfoot
Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) is a versatile plant with many medicinal and general uses. Its leaves and flowers have been used for centuries to treat respiratory ailments, such as coughs and bronchitis, due to its anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties. Coltsfoot can also soothe sore throats and reduce fever. Aside from its medicinal benefits, coltsfoot leaves and…
Parrot Waxcap
What a spectacular mushroom we have here! 🍄 🦜 👀There’s not many specimens of mushroom with such an array of vibrant colours in one. Appearing in either orange, yellow, brown, purple or green, you can tell how they ended being named after a parrot. Although none of the waxcaps here in Britain are poisonous, mycologists…
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