Coprinopsis atramentaria · Psathyrellaceae
Also called Tipplers Bane
Edible in itself, but it causes a violent reaction with alcohol taken up to three days later.
Edible with caution. Contains coprine. Eaten within three days of drinking alcohol it causes flushing, palpitations and vomiting. We recommend leaving this one alone.
Read the full foraging safety guidance.
April to November
Shaggy Inkcap is white and shaggy. Other small inkcaps are similar and equally best avoided.
Best not eaten at all.
Chlorophyllum olivieri
A shaggy parasol-like mushroom in coniferous woodland. Several similar species require careful separation.
Lepista saeva
A pasture mushroom with a dull buff cap and an unmistakable violet-blue stem.
Marasmius oreades
A small grassland mushroom that can form rings or arcs. Many unrelated mushrooms also form fairy rings.
