Lez325 Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 (edited) I do love to forage about for free food ( not in a tesco's skip sort of way though) I came across these- growing under a Hawthorn Hedge- I initially though yum yum Field Mushrooms- but the yellow tint has me puzzled- they smell like Mushrooms but Im not 100% anyone know what they are?? Not picked any yet just photographed ( another hobby of mine) thanks in advance Les Edited September 10, 2010 by Lez325 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 I would be a little cautious there mate. One way of telling (Purely as a rough guide) that I was taught is to cut clean across the stalk, if it "bleeds" with any colour in it don't take the chance. Please note that this is only a rough guide and should not be taken as gospel. If in doubt either get a book for positive identification or stay on the safe side and only eat what Mushrooms/Fungi you are sure of! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted September 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 (edited) I have a book Frenchie- called Roger Phillips- Mushrooms- and I would never eat anything I dont recognise fella ( even the wifes cooking lol) The bleeding in not a definate clue as some of the boletus family bleed when cut some even turn blue and they are 100% edible Les Edited September 10, 2010 by Lez325 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 under a hedge would be wrong for field mushrooms read this its a reminder to be certain http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article...ly-mushrooms.do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted September 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 (edited) I agree but looking at the article you linked us too- I wouldnt have touched those with some body else's barge pole the clue I think is in the last photo Ive posted - clearly a young one ,growing with a yellow cap- put me off Les Edited September 10, 2010 by Lez325 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 According to food for free by Richard Mabey the yellow staining mushroom is not poisonous but can cause digestive upset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 the skirt would suggest no, and make sure you take all the root. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 I agree but looking at the article you linked us too- I wouldnt have touched those with some body else's barge pole the clue I think is in the last photo Ive posted - clearly a young one ,growing with a yellow cap- put me off Les neither would I, its the likes of Hugh Fernley convincing people its a good idea to try! I like my mushrooms in a grass field and looking like proper field mushrooms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted September 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 neither would I, its the likes of Hugh Fernley convincing people its a good idea to try! I like my mushrooms in a grass field and looking like proper field mushrooms Me too- hence the photos and post- I'll be leaving them where I found them me thinks Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 I think Agaricus Arvensis or Horse Mushroom. Disclaimer: Very Tasty, but dont eat unless you are sure thats what they are Get yourself a good Mushroom book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 i second that Roger Phillips Mushrooms book - it's the best there is - get a copy. I'm away this week so not in front of my copy - but as a rough guide, most mushrooms with a frill on the stalk are toxic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 i second that Roger Phillips Mushrooms book - it's the best there is - get a copy. I'm away this week so not in front of my copy - but as a rough guide, most mushrooms with a frill on the stalk are toxic. This is true but not in this case. HORSE MUSHROOM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 How hungry can you be to want to pick random sheeite up in the woods and take the risk on any early demise ? Personally I would get in the car and drive to a local Wild Bean Cafe or Greggs and get loaded up with flakey pastry type snacks. Whilst the contents of these flakey treats arent of guaranteed quality, I havent died from a Ginsters or Greggs yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Gather a big load of them and have them this weekend ! If you havent posted again by say / Wednesday next week . The rest of us will know not to touch them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Unless you know 100% what a fungi is... Don't touch it. ASDA has very reasonably priced mushrooms... And they're much safer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaper6 Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 looks like horse mushroom to me the yellowish tinge on the edge does not look uniform enough to be anything....and its possibly come from the hawthorn hedge....but the rule of thumb is NEVER EAT ANYTHING YOU YOURSELF IS UNSURE OF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam f Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 (edited) Ive been picking fungi to eat for about 6 years. I started going with a biology teacher friend until I got confident to go alone. Even now I stick to about 6 types I can ID 100%. There is mountains of folklore, myths, rhymes and un-truths about fungi... such as the bad ones are toadstools, dont eat red ones, the staining etc, etc... The vast majority of fungi are neither posionous or edible... like eating feathers. A small amount are toxic and / or deadly, and an even smaller amount are edible - but these edible ones are sublime! To those doubters out there posting about buying from a supermarket - why shoot fresh game when you can buy pre-packed sausages! Les - personally I'd give it a miss. I dont think it's a yellow stainer as Ive seen them and they stain alot when broken, but still I wouldnt risk it. BTW - the ceps last night were superb! Edited September 10, 2010 by adam f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Both the Horse mushroom and Yellow Stainer will turn yellow if bruised on the cap. To tell the two apart if you're not sure cut the stem at the base. Only the Yellow Stainer will turn yellow there if I remember correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stour-boy Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Any mushroom that bleeds yellow I leave well alone. S.B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 I think it is a yellow stainer too. I would avoid it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 How hungry can you be to want to pick random sheeite up in the woods and take the risk on any early demise ? Personally I would get in the car and drive to a local Wild Bean Cafe or Greggs and get loaded up with flakey pastry type snacks. Whilst the contents of these flakey treats arent of guaranteed quality, I havent died from a Ginsters or Greggs yet. L M F A O at that one, But how very true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 If you guy's don't submit 'evidence' to the inquiry all you'll be good for is hunting mushrooms, click the clicky bellow have you done it Matt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted September 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 (edited) Aa stated I do have Roger Phillips Mushroom book- and I would NEVER eat anything I dont recognise just wanted to start an interesting debate & I guess I did that Les Edited September 10, 2010 by Lez325 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 I like my mushrooms in a grass field and looking like proper field mushrooms I like mine from Tescos,Sainsburys,Co-op etc where i know they'll be safe! After reading that link saying one bite from a particular mushroom is fatal im sticking to prepacked varietys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted September 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 I like mine from Tescos,Sainsburys,Co-op etc where i know they'll be safe! After reading that link saying one bite from a particular mushroom is fatal im sticking to prepacked varietys. You wuss....................................... Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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