The Amethyst Deceiver is a good edible fungus thats easily identifiable. Don't let the ominous name 'deceive' you. The deception here comes from it's rapidly changing appearance from one day to the next. Whilst usually small, it makes up for this by often growing in large groups. When you find one, more will often be lurking close by.
An inviting looking mushroom with some Agatha Christie-esque poisonous tricks up it's sleeve, the Brown Rollrim is a common sight on foraging excursions, but one left out of the basket.
The Birch Polypore is one of my all time favourites. It has an incredibly rich and fascinating history, very beneficial medicinal properties and an array of uses. The ongoing research makes for interesting reading!
The Silky Rosegill is a particularly beautiful fungi to come across. It's most commonly found growing by itself from dead deciduous wood. With careful observation, this fungi is easy to identify and it's a good edible species. However, because of its rarity, this species is best left be.
