The Official 2011 CUK Fungi Foray

[pacharan]

Well, once again that time of year is upon us when we all head for the hills clutching Roger Philips.

Here's my first find of the year:



Though the genus name is leccinum, it is actually a bolete and, like all boletes, releases its spores through pores instead of gills.

Anyway, took it home and fried it up. Taste was delicate and had a very slimey texture. Not as good as the cep which is our most highly valued bolete.

Could be good in a creamy sauce perhaps.

[Churchill]

Oh FFS, learn to spell!

[Spacecadet]

Oh FFS, learn to spell!

preferably before learning which fungi are fatal if eaten

[pacharan]

preferably before learning which fungi are fatal if eaten

Fortunately, the best edible species are easily identified. As are the most venomous ones. Oddly enough, I sat a few death caps on Sunday. This is the most venomous agaric in Great Brian followed closely by the destroying angel. Both of the genus Amanita.

[pacharan]

Fortunately, the best edible species are easily identified. As are the most venomous ones. Oddly enough, I sat a few death caps on Sunday. This is the most venomous agaric in Great Brian followed closely by the destroying angel. Both of the genus Amanita.

While the highly hallucigenic fly agaric is also in this genus.

[shaunbhoy]

What with a ride-on mower and slimy mushroom omelettes, your life is a veritable treasure trove of exotica! All you need to develop is a fondness for locomotives and your life will be complete.

[Zippy]

What with a ride-on mower and slimy mushroom omelettes, your life is a veritable treasure trove of exotica! All you need to develop is a fondness for locomotives and your life will be complete.

Magic!