National Audubon Society | Field Guide to Mushrooms

West coast publications / Paradise Cay Publication

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With over 700 species featured, this guide is the most comprehensive photographic field resource for mushrooms in North America. The 762 full-color photographs depict mushrooms as they naturally appear in the wild, making identification easier and more accurate. Organized visually by color and shape, the guide simplifies the process of identifying mushrooms in the field. Each species entry includes a detailed description, information on edibility, season, habitat, range, similar species, alternate names, and fascinating facts about edible and poisonous varieties, uses, and folklore. Additionally, the guide offers a section on cooking and eating wild mushrooms, as well as illustrations of mushroom anatomy, making it an indispensable resource for foragers and enthusiasts alike.