Description
For the seriously dedicated as well as the merely curious shroomer, Alaskas Mushrooms 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:
information on mushroom seasons and habitats
hints for collecting mushrooms for food and study
tips on how to tell the real mushrooms from their imposters
directions for making spore prints (an essential test for identifying mushrooms)
hundreds of black-and-white line drawings
a section listing all poisonous mushrooms by toxin groups
a list of frequently asked questions
a range map of Alaskas biogeographic zones
Alaskas Mushrooms provides authoritative natural history, informative color photographs, and black-and-white line drawings for clear identification, and lively notes from the field. Its a must-have for anyone who has a passion for hunting mushrooms.
Author: Gary A. Laursen, Neil McArthur
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Alaska Northwest Books
Published: 07/04/2016
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.1lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781943328499
Language: English
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