seems like there are indeed 2 wildfoodies, I'm the one with no number (somewhat obviously!) I wouldn't ever call myself a 'shroom expert, but I surprised myself this year by co-leading a group in Suffolk, and realised I knew a lot more than I thought I did. New strategy is to say I have knowledge of edible mushrooms - I know a good few of those by sight and smell and I leave the rest well alone.
I used to hang out here quite a bit... but have been busy this year with veg growing and helping to develop a community veg growing project with Transition Cambridge, so foraging has been mostly a solitary, quality me-time pursuit and I haven't been inspired to talk about it much.
C. geotropa generally has taller slightly more slender stems than L giganteus, with a prominent umbo in the bottom of the funnel. Even the most mature specimens tend to have this- a bit like an 'outie' belly button! the other way of telling is on young specimens, C geotropas are pointy while L giganteus are flat. Agree with Bubble - geotropa v common. where did you find out about the anticancer/ antibiotic properties Bubbletwinkler?
I was just doing a Google search for general info on both mushrooms and came across it.
Anyway, what are these transition Cambridge bods like?
I'm really enjoying the food group crowd - we have strong and active core with loads of drive and enthusiasm: check it out https://www.transitioncambridge.org/thewiki/ttwiki/pmwiki.php?n=TTFood.HomePage
I've heard whisper that some of the good burgers of Cambridge think Transitioners are a bunch of hippy, head in the cloud do gooders - can't say that's my experience of them ( many are close and good friends) but I do see how the huggy, touchy-feely vibe can come across like that to some people.
Transition is really about getting people to engage with planet friendly change in a positive and proactive way, and building strong communities to make sure it lasts. No better way to do that than through food!
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