Tis TM 8 Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 I was just hoping someone could tell me what these are please, I have some nice course pate in the fridge which would go lovely with some wild mushrooms.... IF they are edible! These are about 5 to 6 inches across These smaller at about 3 inches These were lilac in colour and again about 3 inches Any help appreciated thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mad al 146 Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 well I can't answer the edible bit but WOW!!!!.......................get the pix on the photography section as they are top notch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
woolyback rider 0 Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 try them mate let us now if it makes you ill befor anyone else trys them :sick: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tis TM 8 Posted November 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 well I can't answer the edible bit but WOW!!!!.......................get the pix on the photography section as they are top notch. Aw cheers Al! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
njc110381 0 Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 If you're not certain I'd leave them well alone. Some of the fungus poisons can really mess you up, and often there's no cure. It's not worth the risk! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tis TM 8 Posted November 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 If you're not certain I'd leave them well alone. Some of the fungus poisons can really mess you up, and often there's no cure. It's not worth the risk! Thats why I was asking I haven't touched them even, just thought I'd identify, then consider a free bit of wild food for my dinner... I'm not about to go risking some serious effects just for the crack! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jbswildlife Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 stay clear until great advice sought, mushrooms are not a thing you should take likely. pass them photos onto a expert. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bagforthebadgers 0 Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 I have a book on mushrooms and it tells you which you can eat and which to stay well away from give me 2 minutes and ill have a flick through it. Then i will have an answer for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shooter08 0 Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 i suggest you get bear grylls number out of the yellow pages, ring him and ask him cause im pretty sure he will know Quote Link to post Share on other sites
farlap 19 Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 we have a saying here in Czech republic........you can eat any mushrooms/funghu..............but some of them only once!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tis TM 8 Posted November 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 stay clear until great advice sought, mushrooms are not a thing you should take likely. pass them photos onto a expert. I was kinda hoping there would be an expert on here! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bagforthebadgers 0 Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 The smaller one looks like 'Cantharellus cibarius' have a look on google and see if you think its the same, if so they are edible. the description in the book is... convex when young, soon funnel-shaped with an irregularly contorted margin; deep egg-yellow; up to 6cm in diameter. It has ridges which are irregularly forked, often inter-connected by cross veins, decurrent to lower stem. Stem: Same colour as the cap; mostly attenuated and merging into the cap. Flesh: White, with rather hot taste and pleasant smell. Habitat and Distribution: Predominantly on acid soils, in coniferous forests at higher altitudes, more rare on lower ground and probably decreasing through over collecting. Use: Suitable for all frshly cooked meals, but difficult to digest; not for drying Similar Species: A somewhat larger and paler variety can be found in deciduous woodlands. In mountainous areas a further form occurs which has amethyst-coloured scales on its cap. Hope this is of help to you. I think in the similar species bit it is the larger one that you found (first pics) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tis TM 8 Posted November 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 The smaller one looks like 'Cantharellus cibarius' have a look on google and see if you think its the same, if so they are edible.the description in the book is... convex when young, soon funnel-shaped with an irregularly contorted margin; deep egg-yellow; up to 6cm in diameter. It has ridges which are irregularly forked, often inter-connected by cross veins, decurrent to lower stem. Stem: Same colour as the cap; mostly attenuated and merging into the cap. Flesh: White, with rather hot taste and pleasant smell. Habitat and Distribution: Predominantly on acid soils, in coniferous forests at higher altitudes, more rare on lower ground and probably decreasing through over collecting. Use: Suitable for all frshly cooked meals, but difficult to digest; not for drying Similar Species: A somewhat larger and paler variety can be found in deciduous woodlands. In mountainous areas a further form occurs which has amethyst-coloured scales on its cap. Hope this is of help to you. I think in the similar species bit it is the larger one that you found (first pics) Thanks for that one! Does sound quite similar, and if it is I would probably leave it if thier numbers are declining. I think the lilac ones are a cep? Just they are aged and unfurled. I believe there are lots of different colours they come in, and the bottom ones could be them too.... Maybe ... lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bagforthebadgers 0 Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 Thanks for that one! Does sound quite similar, and if it is I would probably leave it if thier numbers are declining. I think the lilac ones are a cep? Just they are aged and unfurled. I believe there are lots of different colours they come in, and the bottom ones could be them too.... Maybe ... lol Well, you can always take one or two but I wouldnt be too sure on them but if you get deffinate confirmation that they are edible. The description out of the book is to a the mushroom that looks the most like the ones in the pics. Good luck with them. BFTB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blacktabs 3 Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 (edited) 4th pic down are blewits they are good to eat and plentyfull this time of year Plenty of good books about ive tried most of the edibles in the uk but found only a few worth bothering with. Its getting late in the season now for a lot of varietys but plenty of field and wood blewits and oyster mushrooms around for the next couple of months all three are good eating and easy to identify. I wouldnt try the others look like poisonous clitocybes to me. :sick: Edited November 24, 2008 by blacktabs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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