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, mycologistsContinue reading “Parrot Waxcap”
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Funeral Bell
⚠️As the name suggests, this fella will put you in a early coffin! ⚰️☠️A potentially fatally poisoning mushroom, containing the same toxins as the death cap. A very good one to be aware of as it does look similar to the Velvet Shank which is a delicious winter treat! The Funeral Bell has a skirtContinue reading “Funeral Bell”
False Turkey Tail
This has to be one of of the most common mushrooms I find all year round. A real stunner, however, nowhere near as highly prized as a ‘true’ Turkey Tail mushroom. False turkey tail is not poisonous, however, it’s not advised to eat by most sources. Mainly due to the fact that it’s wafer thinContinue reading “False Turkey Tail”
Scarlet Elf Cup, Orange Variant
These mushrooms are such a beautiful find. One of the first early signs of more colour coming back into the natural world around us, towards the end of the winter months. This orange variant is an extremely rare find in the UK. I was shocked to find these in a spot where I’ve been findingContinue reading “Scarlet Elf Cup, Orange Variant”
Wood Anemone
If you stumble across this sign of early spring beauty, then you’ll most likely find yourself in a very rare and special habitat. They like to establish themselves in ancient woodlands in particular. Wood anemone is NOT EDIBLE ⚠️ Although there is a history of medical use, including chewing of the root to clear awayContinue reading “Wood Anemone”
Lesser Celandine
A glorious carpet of sunshine, these beautiful flowers light up the woodland floor in the early spring. Before they flower the young leaves can be eaten in a salad and are loaded with vitamin C. The roots are the real prize, but must be cooked before consuming. They have traditionally been used to help aidContinue reading “Lesser Celandine”
Wild Carrot
🥕I love a good carrot, many of the carrots that we have access to in the supermarkets are very bland in comparison to the real deal. The wild carrot root has such a strong carrot smell and taste.It is best to harvest the roots in their first year of growth as they are less fibrous.Continue reading “Wild Carrot”
Crosswort
Here we have Crosswort. Gorgeous plant. It has cross shaped leaves hence it’s name. Although Crosswort is rarely used in herbal medicine today, it was once recommended as a remedy for rupture, rheumatism and dropsy. It has also been recommended as a cure for headaches. Makes a lovely tea. Scientific name: Cruciata laevipes Happy foraging!
Cowslip
Here we have Cowslip.The flowers have a lovely floral, citrus taste and are a great edition to salads. The leaves are slightly bitter but very nice when covered in a salad dressing. The flower and root are used to make medicine. Cowslip flower is most commonly used for swollen nose and throat and bronchitis. ItContinue reading “Cowslip”
Wild Mustard
Wild Mustard! A great one to know. It has a very strong mustard flavour, it’s extremely common and easy to identify. Crush it’s leaves to reveal a strong mustard odour.The leaves will be growing in a rosette and soon it will produce yellow cross shaped flowers. Great to add to salads or to lightly panContinue reading “Wild Mustard”