The Blusher – Edibility, Identification, Distribution
A very common mushroom that is edible with appropriate preparation, but can easily be confused with toxic species
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Horse Mushrooms – Edibility, Identification, Distribution
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.
Common Hogweed – Identification, Edibility, Distribution
Common hogweed is a startlingly delicious vegetable and an amazingly versatile wild spice – my favourite of all edible wild plants in fact. But getting to know and safely eat it is not as straightforward as many other plants on this website
Sea beet – Identification, distribution, edibility
Sea beet is an aristocrat in the world of wild greens. Like many true aristocrats, it has an unkempt appearance that belies its pedigree. Look for glossy, oval to diamond shaped leaves in unruly rosettes on the foreshore and in about sea defences…
Poisonous mushrooms – Funeral bells
The funeral bell contains the same toxins as the death cap, and will kill you with similar sadistic efficiency if you give it the chance…