The Mushrooms

<p><strong>A beautifully illustrated pocket-size hardcover guide to the mushrooms of North America--a must-have for any mushroom enthusiast's backpack or home library. </strong></p><p><em>Mushrooms</em>: <em>An Illustrated Field Guide</em> is a compact beautifully illustrated field guide to 50 North America's most popular mushrooms. Inside this elegant hardcover you'll find profiles on individual species each showcasing a full-page illustration plus a definition of fungi information on where to find mushrooms and how--and when--to collect them and last but not least notes on how to avoid mushroom poisoning. Discover the wonderful world of North American mushrooms including: </p><ul><li>Chanterelles (Cantharellus)</li><li>Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria)</li><li>Hen of the Woods (Grifola frondose)</li><li>Morels (Morchellaceae)</li><li>Puffballs (Calvatia)</li><li>Stinkhorn Mushrooms (Phallaceae)</li></ul><p>And many many more! Visually stunning <em>Mushrooms: An Illustrated Field Guide</em> is an engrossing overview of North America's remarkable and diverse mushrooms. You'll find opportunities for discovery on every page.</p>