The mushroom guide & identifier : the expert guide to identifying, picking and using mushrooms

It is crucial that the most expert advice is taken when hunting for mushrooms, and this authoritative new handbook offers clear, practical information for accurate identification.

A clear introduction explains everything a mushroom picker needs to know, followed by a fully-illustrated guide of the most popular edible wild mushrooms, with storage and cooking tips.

Their identifying features and typical habitats are described.

In addition the book presents and describes the poisonous and potentially deceptive species which the mushroom picker is most likely to come across.