Hundreds of full-color photos with easy-to-understand text make this a great visual guide to learning about more than 400 species of common wild mushrooms found in the Northeast. The species (from Morel Mushrooms to Shelf Mushrooms) are organized by shape, then by color, so you can identify them by their visual characteristics. Plus, with the Top Edibles and Top Toxics sections, you'll begin to learn which are the edible wild mushrooms. The information in the book, written byTeresa MarroneandWalt Sturgeon,is accessible to beginners but useful for even experienced mushroom seekers.
The region-specific
Mushroom Guidesutilize an innovative, user-friendly format to help readers identify mushrooms by their visual characteristics. Co-written by award-winning author Teresa Marrone and featuring professional photography, each field guide conveniently organizes mushroomsonly species found in that regionby shape, then by color. Readers open the book to the correct grouping, where every species gets a full-color photo with a corresponding description that includes habitat, season, naturalist notes, and more. A compare feature helps to ensure positive mushroom identification, and Top Edibles and Top Toxics sections aid in beginning to learn which mushrooms are edible. At 4.38 x 6 , the compact books are easy to carry on hikes and to keep handy in the camper or at the cabin. The
Mushroom Guidesare nearly 300 pages, include around 400 species and are priced at $16.95.