However, although the texture of the truffle is retained most of the aroma is lost during the preservation process. See also Truffles from Italy . Chanterelle, Girolle Cantharellus cibarius Yellow, funnel - shaped mushroom with blunt ridges instead of gills. Fairy ring mushroom, Mousseron Marasmius oreades Small bell-shaped mushrooms with gills that are normally sold in the dried state for use in stews etc. This mushroom often grows in association with poisonous Clitocybe species and great care must be taken when collecting from the wild.
Morels lack gills and have a conical, honeycombed cap.
Pied de mouton Hydnum repandum Cream to pale yellow-coloured mushroom with spines instead of gills. Texture and taste similar to the chanterelle. Porcini, Cep Boletus edulis Mainly sold in the form of dried slices and used as a flavouring agent for sauces and stews. Many commercial mushroom soups contain porcini as the major flavour component. St George's Mushroom Calocybe gambosa Only available in spring fruiting around St George's Day.