Wood Blewit
The Wood Blewit mushroom (Lepista nuda). These beautiful mushrooms can be found in the UK’s woodlands in the fall and winter, and they’re worth the hunt. Wood Blewits are a fairly easy mushroom to identify. They have a distinctive lilac-colored cap and gills, and the stem is usually a lighter color. Plus, they have a…
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…
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