Field Guide to Mushrooms of the Carolinas

Mushrooms in the wild present an enticing challenge: some are delicious, others are deadly, and still others take on almost unbelievable forms. This field guide introduces 650 mushrooms found in the Carolinas more than 50 of them appearing in a field guide for the first time using clear language and color photographs to reveal their unique features.Whats included:Hundreds of full color photographs of Carolina mushroomsInformation on mushroom edibility and toxicityMicroscopic informationAn overview of the Carolinas role in the history of American mycologyPerfect for those interested in learning more about mushrooms, the unusually large number of described species makes this book a must-have for experienced mushroom hunters as well as beginners. Here, at last, is the field guide for North and South Carolina mushrooms, from the mountains to the coast, presented in a single, portable volume.