In Mushrooms of the Rocky Mountain Region, Vera Evenson, curator of the Sam Mitchel Herbarium at the Denver Botanic Garden, covers species of mushrooms found in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. This comprehensive guide features introductory chapters on the basics of mushroom structure, life cycles, and habitats. Profiles for 170 mushroom species include color photographs, keys, and diagrams to aid in identification and tips on how to recognize and avoid poisonous mushrooms. Mushroom descriptions are not overly technical and are accessible to the average reader.?
Mushrooms of the Rocky Mountain Region is for mushroom hunters, hikers, nature lovers, and anyone who wants to know more about and be able to identify the many mushrooms of the region.?