Calocybe gambosa · Lyophyllaceae
A solid white spring mushroom of grassland, traditionally appearing around St Georges Day.
Edible. Its season and strong mealy smell are key. Never pick small white grassland mushrooms without them.
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April to June
The deadly Fools Funnel (Clitocybe rivulosa) is much smaller with gills running down the stem. Inocybe species are smaller with brown fibrous caps.
Rich and mealy. Excellent in pies and with spring lamb.
Boletus edulis
The most sought-after wild mushroom in Britain: nutty, firm and richly scented, with a pale bun-like cap and a fat netted stem.
Cantharellus cibarius
Egg-yolk yellow, trumpet-shaped and smelling faintly of apricots. One of the safest and finest edibles once learned.
Agaricus campestris
The classic mushroom of unimproved pasture: white cap, pink gills darkening to brown, and a clean mushroomy smell.
