Mushrooms
Shaggy ink cap
Shaggy inkcap, or shaggy mane as it is more commonly known, can appear over a long period from early summer to late in the year. It is a distinctive white gilled mushroom with scales, most often seen along roads or in fertilised lawns in large groups.
Find it in nature
Along roads and in fertilised lawns, in large groups
Hele Danmark
Along roads and in fertilised lawns throughout the country
The Mushroom Handbook
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Morel
A rare and capricious mushroom that thrives with elm – years can pass between finds of edible morels.
Hooded Morel
A lovely bonus find in April and May – appears in thickets and parks after rain and mild spring temperatures.
Chanterelle
Found in many types of forest from June to November – peaks after good rainfall and always grows in small groups.