Mushrooms
Honey Fungus
Honey fungus grows in large clusters on stumps and tree roots in autumn. It has firm flesh and a slightly sweet flavour. Honey fungus must always be thoroughly cooked and is excellent for fermenting, where it develops a deep umami flavour.
Find it in nature
On stumps and roots of deciduous and coniferous trees, in large clusters
Nordjylland
Rold Skov
Large clusters on stumps in mixed forest
Østjylland
Silkeborg-skovene
Deciduous and coniferous forest with old stumps
Sjælland
Gribskov
Abundant on stumps and roots in autumn
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.