Mushrooms of Hawai'i: An Identification Guide

Hawaii is known for its verdant mountains and colorful ocean ecosystems but few realize the depth and range of the islands mushroom diversity. In fact Hawaii is home to over 230 species of mushrooms that are prized by foragers from around the world. In Mushrooms of Hawaii Don Hemmes and Dennis Desjardin present a beautiful and comprehensive guide to the treasure trove of mycological life in the Aloha State. Inside youll find information onMushroom identificationCulinary and medicinal uses of Hawaiian mushroomsWhere to find the best mushroom-hunting spotsThe seasonality of Hawaiian mushroomsAnd everything else you might need to make your foraging adventure a success. Mushrooms of Hawaii also includes beautiful illustrations to help you identify familiar treasures like morels well-known dangers like Amanita muscaria and exciting species unique to the islands. Whether youre hunting Copelandia cyanescens (magic mushrooms) in the pasture grasses high in the mountains of Maui or foraging for Laetiporus (chicken of the woods) an edible mushroom sought after by foodies for its uniquely delicious taste this book is the must-have guide for fungophiles.