That is quite sufficient to justify the ultimate in caution. If in any doubt about the identity of a mushroom or other edible fungus, play safe and do not eat them. Gathering the occasional meal from the wild is one of the pleasures of the countryside. Unfortunately several edible fungi species cause tummy upsets for some people even though others can enjoy them with no evident undesirable effects. Hunting for fungi Late summer, autumn and early winter are the best times for finding fungi, although there are a few spring species to look out for.
Beech woods are without doubt a very rich habitat for fungi.
Pine forests, especially where trees have been felled many years ago, are also productive. Finally, sheep-cropped meadows and playing fields can also provide a mushroom harvest to those who get there first. Copyright Fishing in Wales 1999.