Learn just enough botany to make sense of plant science without being overwhelmed

A lot of the edible and medicinal plants and fungi of the UK can be found in many places, what tends to vary is how common and widespread they are, so this guide focusses on the plants and fungi that are common and widespread in England, Wales or Scotland. For example, Porcini (Boletus edulis) can be found throughout the UK, but is very common in Mid-Wales.