Derek Brooker spotted this weird fungus when he was out walking with his grandson in the Millennium Wood, and asked us to find out if anyone knew what it was.
We put his photo on the website on Sunday afternoon, and by early evening he had the answer. According to Paul Chilton, it's Shaggy Ink Cap. It's said to be edible if you pick it when young and eat within 24 hours – but, says Paul, "If serving, enjoy, but don't bother to invite me!"
History doesn't repeat whether mushroom tart was on the menu in the Brooker household this weekend – but it certainly shows how quickly the web can provide answers.
2 comments:
Mushroom fans be warned - the shaggy inkcap is edible - but only if it is NOT consumed with alcohol...some may see this as a major disadvantage...
Happy eating
Myron
Correction to previous comment - the common ink cap is toxic if combined with alcohol. Apparently the shaggy ink cap is safe (allegedly). The management accepts no responsibility etc. etc...
Myron
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