Ganoderma lucidum
A glossy reddish-brown bracket fungus; species within this group need specialist identification.
Edible with caution. Do not assume a shiny bracket is Ganoderma lucidum or suitable for medicinal use from a photograph.
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June to November
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.
Coprinopsis atramentaria
Edible in itself, but it causes a violent reaction with alcohol taken up to three days later.
