Found this huge mushroom/toadstool growing on its own in my border today. Something has clearly been enjoying muching on it but does anyone know what it is and is it edible? Cheers. G x
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An old boy told me once if it stains your fingers yellow don't eat it, and if you are still not sure try it on your partner first ;D
But seriously it looks un-edible. I believe there are not many deadly poisonous ones but there are quite a few that will upset your stomach.
Don't eat it!!!!!!!
It looks a little bit like a destroying angel- quite posienous.
I did a seach fro destoying angel and this turned up:
http://www.rogersmushrooms.com/gallery/DisplayBlock~bid~5564.asp
Truff
With no trace of veils, it could well be Lyophyllum connatum, which is edible when young, provided it's cooked. But as a general safety rule, be extremely cautious of any 'mushroom' with white gills. The last thing you want to do is end up eating Amanita virosa, typically a woodland species, by mistake!
Many thanks for all your replies. I've popped it back where I found it so that whatever has been enjoying it can continue to do so whilst me and the OH remain safe. ;D
G x
Possibly a Leucoagaricus species.