A Field Guide to Mushrooms of the Carolinas

By Alan E. Bessette, Arleen R. Bessette, Michael W. Hopping | Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press

About the book

Identifying mushrooms in the wild can present an enticing challenge. Taking on unbelievable forms, some are delicious, others are deadly, but the edibility status of the majority remains unknown. In this revised and expanded edition of the classic, best-selling A Field Guide to Mushrooms of the Carolinas, readers will find over 1,000 mushroom species described in clear, simple terms, with color photographs showcasing their unique combinations of features.
What’s included:
·Information on mushroom edibility and toxicity
·Basic information on spore characteristics
·Updated nomenclature and taxonomy based on the latest genetic analyses
·An overview of the Carolinas' role in the history of American mycology
·Over 1,000 color photographs of Carolina mushrooms
The unusually large number of described species makes this book a must-have for experienced mushroom hunters as well as those newly interested in mycology. Here, at last, is the definitive field guide for mushrooms in North and South Carolina, from the mountains to the coast, presented in a single portable volume.

Editions of A Field Guide to Mushrooms of the Carolinas

Paperback
ISBN 9781469685526
EBook
ISBN 9781469685533
PDF
ISBN 9781469685540

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Identifying mushrooms in the wild can present an enticing challenge. Taking on unbelievable forms, some are delicious, others are deadly, but the edibility status of the majority remains unknown. In this revised and expanded edition of the classic, best-selling A Field Guide to Mushrooms of the Carolinas, readers will find over 1,000 mushroom species described in clear, simple terms, with color photographs showcasing their unique combinations of features.
What’s included:
·Information on mushroom edibility and toxicity
·Basic information on spore characteristics
·Updated nomenclature and taxonomy based on the latest genetic analyses
·An overview of the Carolinas' role in the history of American mycology
·Over 1,000 color photographs of Carolina mushrooms
The unusually large number of described species makes this book a must-have for experienced mushroom hunters as well as those newly interested in mycology. Here, at last, is the definitive field guide for mushrooms in North and South Carolina, from the mountains to the coast, presented in a single portable volume.

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What is A Field Guide to Mushrooms of the Carolinas about?

Identifying mushrooms in the wild can present an enticing challenge. Taking on unbelievable forms, some are delicious, others are deadly, but the edibility status of the majority remains unknown. In this revised and expanded edition of the classic, best-selling A Field Guide to Mushrooms of the Carolinas, readers will find over 1,000 mushroom species described in clear, simple terms, with color photographs showcasing their unique combinations of features.
What’s included:
·Information on mushroom edibility and toxicity
·Basic information on spore characteristics
·Updated nomenclature and taxonomy based on the latest genetic analyses
·An overview of the Carolinas' role in the history of American mycology
·Over 1,000 color photographs of Carolina mushrooms
The unusually large number of described species makes this book a must-have for experienced mushroom hunters as well as those newly interested in mycology. Here, at last, is the definitive field guide for mushrooms in North and South Carolina, from the mountains to the coast, presented in a single portable volume.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Field Guide to Mushrooms of the Carolinas?

Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Nature and the natural world: general interest > Trees, wildflowers and plants: general interest

Where can I read a sample of A Field Guide to Mushrooms of the Carolinas?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781469685526

How long is A Field Guide to Mushrooms of the Carolinas and how many pages does it have?

A Field Guide to Mushrooms of the Carolinas has 640 page(s)

Is A Field Guide to Mushrooms of the Carolinas part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Southern Gateways Guides

Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Field Guide to Mushrooms of the Carolinas?

Alan E. Bessette, Arleen R. Bessette, Michael W. Hopping

Who is the Publisher of the book A Field Guide to Mushrooms of the Carolinas?

The University of North Carolina Press

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

A Field Guide to Mushrooms of the Carolinas is available as paperback(ISBN 9781469685526) and ebook(ISBN 9781469685533) and pdf(ISBN 9781469685540)

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