St. George

St. George's mushroom, also known as the lilac spring mushroom, is a delightful and edible fungi found in spring. Recognized by its creamy-white cap and crowded white gills, it often forms in grassy areas or fairy rings. With a mild flavor and tender texture, these mushrooms are a forager's delight. Best enjoyed when young, they can be sautéed, fried, or used in soups and omelets. Proper identification is crucial, as St. George's mushrooms are sought after for their early spring appearance and culinary value.

St. George's mushroom, also known as the lilac spring mushroom, is a delightful and edible fungi found in spring. Recognized by its creamy-white cap and crowded white gills, it often forms in grassy areas or fairy rings. With a mild flavor and tender texture, these mushrooms are a forager's delight. Best enjoyed when young, they can be sautéed, fried, or used in soups and omelets. Proper identification is crucial, as St. George's mushrooms are sought after for their early spring appearance and culinary value.

Mushrooms to avoid

Deadly Fibrecap

The Deadly Fibrecap is a very poisonous mushroom containing a lethal concentration of the toxin muscarine. This Summer season mushroom is notorious for staining bright red in all parts and it was once known as the Red Staining Inocybe. Flesh: white not changing colour when cut, but later slowly reddening. It can often be found already stained red where eaten by slugs. Spore Print: Dull brown. Taste / Smell: The smell is strong and pungent but hard to describe. It is sometimes compared to honey, fruit or perfumed soap. The flesh is said to taste sweet but we don’t recommend tasting this mushroom due to its toxicity.