Red - Fly agaric 

The fungi of childhood fairytales. Look for this near birch trees. But beware, it's poisonous.

Orange - Orange peel fungus

This bright orange fungus is found on bare soil or amongst grass.

Yellow - Butter waxcap

A small waxcap that grows on grassland. The cap has a waxy, oily feel.

Green - Parrot waxcap

This green fungus grows on grassland, lawns and heathland. It gradually turns yellowish as it ages.

Blue - Verdigris agaric

Look for this in broadleaved and coniferous woodland, heathland and pastures. The cap is flecked with white scales initially and turns yellowish when these are lost. Poisonous.

Indigo - Indigo pinkgill

This fungus often grows amongst moss in grassland, heathland and open woodland. Poisonous.

Violet - Amethyst deceiver

A common fungus in broadleaved and coniferous woodland. 

Learn more about our local fungi with A guide to finding fungi in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire by Peter Creed, Pisces Publications. Peter is a local wildlife expert and took all the photographs above.

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