Brain Fungi

Although most fungi are harmless, a small number are extremely toxic, and should be handled with caution. Never eat a fungus unless you are completely certain of its identity, and the species is known to be edible. If in doubt, discard it.

Gyromitra esculenta

14 April 2006 Surrey. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Morchella elata

April 2001 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Morchella esculenta

3 May 2010 East Sussex. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Morchella semilibera

26 April 2008 Cambridgeshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Verpa conica

21 April 2008 Bedfordshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.