Winner of the CBHL Award of Excellence California is one of the most ecologically rich and diverse regions of North America, and home to hundreds of species of mushrooms. In California Mushrooms, mycologist experts Dennis Desjardin, Michael Wood, and Fred Stevens provide over 1100 species profiles, including comprehensive descriptions and spectacular photographs. Each profile includes information on macro- and micromorphology, habitat, edibility, and comparisons with closely related species and potential look-alikes. Although the focus of the book is on mushrooms of California, over 90% of the species treated occur elsewhere, making the book useful throughout western North America. This complete reference covers everything necessary for the mushroom hunter to accurately identify over 650 species.
Use this region-specific guide to identify over thirty common and easily-recognized edible mushrooms--and stay away from their not-so-edible look-alikes.
With tips on mushroom hunting, descriptions of specific biozones, and an easy-to-use key for identification, this guide is a much-needed update for a perennially popular category.
MELISSA H. MORRIS Amanita novinupta. STEPHEN SHARNOFF Lichenomphalia umbellifera. HUGH SMITH (© HUGH SMITH WWW.HUGHSMITH.ORG) Geastrum fornicatum, Morchella rufobrunnea, Pseudocoprinus lacteus. MATTHEW E. SMITH Hydnangium carneum.
California Mushrooms: A Field Guide to the Boletes
This field guide covers the wild edible mushrooms of California that are most suitable for novice mushroom pickers.
Did you ever find a mushroom and wonder what species it was? The mushrooms of California always intrigue! This guide will help you learn about 54 of the most common edible and poisonous species found in this region.
The Mushrooms of Northern California
The authors give full reliable descriptions for over 300 species of mushroom. Another 123 species are described by comparisons adequate for identification.
Mushrooms and Other Common Fungi of the San Francisco Bay Region
This Log Mushroom Identification Record Book includes illustrations to guide you To Document Your Findings with Detailed Information like Cap, Stock & Stripe/Stems, This Guide will Make Your Journey More Mermorable & Exciting!