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A common but overlooked edible mushroom, the charcoal burner is a member of the Russula genus, commonly known as brittlegills but has flexible rather than brittle gills. ID is crucial as there are toxic members of this family (all of which have a hot, chilli-like taste) and poisonous lookalikes. Is the charcoal burner edible or poisonous? With the scent of rotten flesh and five to six orange-red starfish-like tentacles, the Devil's fingers (or octopus stinkhorn) fungi looks like a visitor from another planet. This antipodean native is still relatively rare in the UK but on the rise, thriving amongst the decaying matter of woods and grasslands. Is Devil's fingers edible or poisonous? Edible, worth eating when young. Do not consume with alcohol as it can induce vomiting. Jelly ear ( Auricularia auricula-judae) Jelly ear has a gelatinous, rubbery texture/Credit: Getty Images

A beautiful, purple and edible mushroom, the Amethyst deceiver finds its home in mixed and broadleaf woodland, especially with oak and beech. Although small, it can grow in really large numbers, making it a worthwhile addition to the foraging basket. Care should be taken with ID, as it can resemble the poisonous lilac fibrecap. Is the amethyst deceiver edible or poisonous? Poisonous and deadly. Deadly webcap ( Cortinarius rubellus) The deadly webcap mushroom is toxic to the kidneys/Credit: Getty Images

Edible, pleasant but mildly acidic taste. Devil's fingers ( Clathrus archeri) Devil's fingers is also known as octopus stinkhorn/Credit: Getty Images Edible. Devil’s bolete ( Rubroboletus satanas) Devil’s bolete has spongey red pores on its underside/Credit: Getty Images

Bleeding a bright carrot-orange liquid when cut, the saffron milkcap belongs to the Lactarius or milkcap genus of mushrooms. This delicious mushroom is more common in Northern England and Scotland, where it is found in pine woodlands. Pictures of the mushroom were found in the Roman ruins of Herculaneum. Is the saffron milkcap edible or poisonous? The cap is edible and tasty and makes a great soup. Amethyst deceiver ( Laccaria amethystina) The amethyst deceiver can grow in really large numbers/Credit: Getty Images

Porcini or penny bun ( Boletus edulis) Porcini mushrooms are found under oak and conifers/Credit: Getty Images Edible, with a strong mushroomy smell and bitter taste. Field mushroom ( Agarics campestris) The field mushroom grows in fields and meadows/Credit: Getty Images Edible, but be careful as it resembles the poisonous lilac fibrecap. Meadow waxcap ( Cuphophyllus pratensis) The meadow waxcap fungi is associated with unimproved grassland/Credit: Getty Images Found in woods, particularly beech and oak. This rich-yellow fungi, shaped like a funnel, develops a wavy, turned-under edge with age. Beneath, gills form deep ridges down the stem. Accompanied by a delicate apricot scent. Is the chanterelle edible or poisonous? Poisonous and rare. Deathcap ( Amanita phalloides) The deathcap contains deadly amatoxins/Credit: Getty Images