A Field Guide to Mushrooms of the Carolinas

A Field Guide to Mushrooms of the Carolinas
ISBN-10
1469638533
ISBN-13
9781469638539
Category
Nature
Pages
432
Language
English
Published
2018
Publisher
Southern Gateways Guides
Authors
Alan E. Bessette, Arleen R. Bessette, Michael W. Hopping

Description

Mushrooms in the wild present an enticing challenge: some are delicious, others are deadly, and still others take on almost unbelievable forms. This field guide introduces 650 mushrooms found in the Carolinas--more than 50 of them appearing in a field guide for the first time--using clear language and color photographs to reveal their unique features. What's included: Hundreds of full color photographs of Carolina mushrooms Information on mushroom edibility and toxicity Microscopic information An overview of the Carolinas' role in the history of American mycology Perfect for those interested in learning more about mushrooms, the unusually large number of described species makes this book a must-have for experienced mushroom hunters as well as beginners. Here, at last, is the field guide for North and South Carolina mushrooms, from the mountains to the coast, presented in a single, portable volume.

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