Mushrooms
Beefsteak fungus
Beefsteak fungus is a peculiar mushroom that can only be found on older oak trees. It is beautiful and almost meat-like in texture. It hides a little in the nooks of the old trees and can grow both high and low.
Find it in nature
Only on older oak trees – hides in the nooks, can grow both high and low
Sjælland
Jægersborg Dyrehave
Old oak trees – can grow both high and low on the trunk
Bornholm
Almindingen
Older oak stands in the forest
Østjylland
Mols Bjerge
Old free-standing oaks
The Mushroom Handbook
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Morel
A rare and capricious mushroom that thrives with elm – years can pass between finds of edible morels.
Hooded Morel
A lovely bonus find in April and May – appears in thickets and parks after rain and mild spring temperatures.
Chanterelle
Found in many types of forest from June to November – peaks after good rainfall and always grows in small groups.