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A Field Guide to Mushrooms of the Carolinas
by Alan E. Bessette, Arleen R Bessette, and Michael W. Hopping
Published 9 April 2018
Mushrooms in the wild present an enticing challenge: some are delicious, others deadly, still others take on almost unbelievable forms. This field guide introduces 650 mushrooms found in the Carolinas-more than 50 of them appearing in a field guide for the first time-using clear language and color photographs to reveal their unique features.
What's included:
What's included:
- Hundreds of full color photographs of Carolina mushrooms
- Information on mushroom edibility and toxicity
- Microscopic information
- An overview of the Carolinas' role in the history of American mycology
Perfect for those interested in learning more about mushrooms, the unusually large number of described species makes this book a must-have for experienced mushroom hunters as well as beginners. Here, at last, is the field guide for North and South Carolina mushrooms, from the mountains to the coast, presented in a single, portable volume.