Alaska's Mushrooms: A Wide-Ranging Guide

Alaska's Mushrooms: A Wide-Ranging Guide

<p>For the seriously dedicated as well as the merely curious ’shroomer, <i>Alaska’s Mushrooms</i> is a wide-ranging guide to the fungi of the Last Frontier. The book, featuring detailed descriptions of 114 species, includes: color photographs; family and common names; genus and species; striking field characters; both a macro- & micro-description; habitat and role; edibility, taste, and odor; look-alikes, and comments. This comprehensive collection also provides</p> <ul> <li>information on mushroom seasons and habitats</li> <li>hints for collecting mushrooms for food and study</li> <li>tips on how to tell the real mushrooms from their “imposters”</li> <li>directions for making spore prints (an essential test for identifying mushrooms)</li> <li>hundreds of black-and-white line drawings</li> <li>a section listing all poisonous mushrooms by toxin groups</li> <li>a list of frequently asked questions</li> <li>a range map of Alaska’s biogeographic zones</li> </ul> <p><i>Alaska’s Mushrooms</i> provides authoritative natural history, informative color photographs, and black-and-white line drawings for clear identification, and lively notes from the field. It’s a must-have for anyone who has a passion for hunting mushrooms.</p>