The diverse forms and vibrant colors of fungi are reflected in their intriguing common names, such as "Orange Peel Fungus" or "Sickle Fungus," names that spark the imagination.
This book features over 250 species of fungi, each accompanied by exquisite full-color illustrations, detailing their emergence times and habitats. It offers practical tips for identification, including diagrams of spore prints, which are crucial for distinguishing between similar-looking fungi, especially when one might be deadly poisonous.
Each fungal entry clearly indicates its edibility or toxicity. Poisonous fungi are notably illustrated alongside easily confused species, with explicit explanations of their differences to prevent accidental ingestion.
Furthermore, a dedicated chapter explores the reasons behind the potent toxicity of some fungi, alongside information and illustrations on their life cycles and structures, revealing these extraordinary beings with an almost ethereal beauty.
Type - Mushroom and Fungi Encyclopedia
Year - 1983
Binding - Hardcover
Dimensions - 30.2 x 22.4cm
Pages - 310 pages
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- A substantial volume with a beautiful dark orange cover, its paper possesses a simple, slightly textured quality. Mushrooms and fungi are among the most captivating organisms in the natural world. They grow without sunlight, often appearing miraculously overnight, only to vanish from the same spot, lacking roots and sometimes even distinct stems or stalks.
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