REDINGTON Posted May 11 one for you knowledgeable guys, is this edible? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerCat Posted May 11 I have a rule with fungus, unless it comes in a packet from tesco I steer clear. The uk has more poisonous fungi than pretty much anywhere else and they all look the same, well to me at least. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
REDINGTON Posted May 11 11 minutes ago, GingerCat said: I have a rule with fungus, unless it comes in a packet from tesco I steer clear. The uk has more poisonous fungi than pretty much anywhere else and they all look the same, well to me at least. I know exactly what you mean, I bought myself a book, good source, author is renowned expert, and I found it quite useful, however there's always a caveat about a lookalike that is at best inedible, and in some cases much worse. I certainly wont eat anything that I don't feel is positively identified as safe to consume. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Centrepin Posted May 12 (edited) If in doubt leave it out. Possibly beef steak fungus, edible but needs soaking first to soften. There's also a look a like called Jews ear, also edible, found high up in trees. Probably more that's deadly. *Please don't eat it without a 100% positive ID* The leading UK expert on fungi died from mushroom poisoning as did his wife the second UK expert. Years ago on a survival course, I was told that anything growing above waist height is edible. I've never tested the idea and still have my doubts. If in doubt leave it out. Edited May 12 by Centrepin Spelling Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biketestace Posted May 12 1 hour ago, Centrepin said: If in doubt leave it out. Possibly beef steak fungus, edible but needs soaking first to soften. There's also a look a like called Jews ear, also edible, found high up in trees. Probably more that's deadly. *Please don't eat it without a 100% positive ID* The leading UK expert on fungi died from mushroom poisoning as did his wife the second UK expert. Years ago on a survival course, I was told that anything growing above waist height is edible. I've never tested the idea and still have my doubts. If in doubt leave it out. I suspect the 3rd leading expert is positively carping his under crackers 😜 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
