Fungi
Oudemansiella mucida
Found on Beech
Trees
Common Name: Slimy Beech Cap
Alternative Name: Poached Egg
Fungus
Mushrooms and Toadstools are very common in Ireland but do require expert identification before being considered for eating !!
Forrest areas such as Portumna Forrest Park offer ideal conditions for a huge range of species, open fields in the autumn months can be covered in both mushrooms and toadstools.
Large Puffballs can be located as well as fresh and delicious field mushroom.
The traditional Irish way of preparing the fresh edible mushrooms is to add some salt and place them on top of the Stanley Range, the heat from the range cooks them through quickly and they taste supurb.
Slimy Beech Caps Photographed at
Portumna Forrest Park. October 2006
Puffball and Field Mushroom Photographed
in Clonkeen, Tang, Athlone. October 2006