Edulis wild food guide Lisa C introduces you to a voluminous group of velvet shanks (Flammulina velutipes), taking you through the key ID points for this common and distinctive winter mushroom. This particular cluster has dry caps (they are usually very slimy) so all the nicer for eating! Happy new year and happy foraging :)
Found on 1 January 2015 in Bradford, Yorkshire, UK
Important safety information:
* Never eat any mushroom (or anything) unless you are 100% sure of its identity and that it is edible ('...if in doubt, throw it out!')
* Remember that you alone are responsible for what goes into your mouth. Never eat anything based upon an ID from a single online source (such as this video) alone, always research your own finds further using multiple reliable sources and become absolutely sure of the ID for yourself.
* Most wild fungi and some wild plants and fruits must be cooked before they are safe to eat. Always research how wild food species should be prepared before consuming it.
