Gilled Mushrooms with Dark Brown Spores

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.

Coprinellus disseminatus

20 August 2023 Matley, New Forest, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Coprinellus domesticus

May 2000 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Coprinus comatus

22 October 2007 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Psathyrella multipedata

15 October 2006 Essex. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Psathyrella piluliformis

31 October 2007 Epping Forest. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.