Chestnut Mushroom

Fungi > Agarics & Gilled Mushrooms

The Chestnut Mushroom (Pholiota adiposa), also known as the Fat Pholiota or Golden Scalycap, is a visually dramatic wood-decaying basidiomycete fungus native to temperate forests across the Northern Hemisphere. Growing in dense, brilliant clusters on the trunks and...

Wood Mushroom

Fungi > Agarics & Gilled Mushrooms

The Wood Mushroom (Agaricus silvicola) is a graceful, forest-dwelling basidiomycete fungus closely related to the common field mushroom and button mushroom. Found flourishing in coniferous and deciduous woodland litter throughout the temperate Northern Hemisphere, it...

Magpie Fungus

Fungi > Mushrooms

The Magpie Fungus (Coprinopsis picacea), also known as the Magpie Inkcap, is one of the most visually breathtaking, theatrical, and dramatic woodland mushrooms in Europe. Belonging to the inkcap family Psathyrellaceae, this majestic basidiomycete is an obligate...

Collared Parachute

Fungi > Mushrooms

The Collared Parachute (Marasmius rotula), affectionately known as the Pinwheel Mushroom or Little Wheel, is one of the most delicate, enchanting, and architecturally exquisite miniature fungi in the woodland world. Belonging to the family Marasmiaceae, this tiny...

Plums and Custard

Fungi > Mushrooms

Plums and Custard (Tricholomopsis rutilans) is one of the most delightfully named and visually striking woodland fungi in the Northern Hemisphere. Belonging to the family Tricholomataceae, this wood-decaying basidiomycete produces vibrant, fleshy fruiting bodies whose...