Mushrooms of the Southeast

An essential reference for mushroom enthusiasts, hikers, and naturalists Mushrooms of the Southeastis a compact, beautifully illustrated guide packed with descriptions and photographs of hundreds of the regions most important mushrooms. In addition to profiles on individual species, the book also includes a general discussion and definition of fungi, information on where to find mushrooms and collection guidelines, an overview of fungus ecology, and information on mushroom poisoning and how to avoid it. Fully illustrates 330 species and discusses more than 1,000 of the regions most conspicuous, distinctive, interesting, and ecologically important mushrooms Covers northern Florida, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia Helpful keys for identification Clear, color-coded layoutAdditional ISBNs: 9781604697308, 160469730X, 9781604698374, 1604698373