Edible Fungi

A guide to the most popular species of fungi in the North West region that can be safely consumed.

Horse Mushroom 1
Agaricus arvensis
Chanterelle 2
Cantharellus cibarius
Sweet tooth mushroom 3
Hydnum repandum
Shaggy Mane 4
Coprinus comatus
Chicken of the Woods 5
Laetiporus sulphureus
Jelly Ear 6
Auricularia auricula-judae
Red Pine Mushroom 7
Lactarius deliciosus
Common Puffball 8
Lycoperdon perlatum
Oyster Mushroom 9
Pleurotus ostreatus
Morels 10
Morchella
Parasol 11
Macrolepiota procera
Giant Puffball 12
Calvatia gigantea
Larch Bolete 13
Suillus grevillei

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