Mushrooms and Toadstools (Collins Wild Guide)

Spooner, Brian

ISBN 10: 0007191502 / ISBN 13: 9780007191505

Published by Collins, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mushrooms and Toadstools (Collins Wild Guide)
• Publisher: Collins
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0007191502
• ISBN 13: 9780007191505
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 300 grams

About this title

Synopsis

This illustrated guide to mushrooms and toadstools enables quick and easy identification of 240 species found in Britain and Europe. The text includes information about distribution, habitat, season, size, stem and gills, whether it is poisonous or edible and any associated folklore.

About the Author

Brian Spooner is a mycologist at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. He has participated in field expeditions and biodiversity projects in Malaysia and Australia. He regularly leads forays for the British Mycological Society. He is the author of several books and numerous research papers.