Description
Book SynopsisWritten in a relaxed style and using terminology that is easily accessible for both beginners and more experienced mushroom enthusiasts, this book emphasizes identification based primarily on macroscopic field characters, including observational data based on the authors’ years of experience.
Trade ReviewHere is a comprehensive guide to the mushrooms of Georgia and the surrounding myco-rich Southeast. It includes several species not featured in other field guides of the region, and the photo illustrations are consistently high quality. Many will appreciate that the scientific names of species reflect the most recent revisions of taxonomy. Whether this is your first or fifteenth identification guide to eastern North American mushrooms, this one belongs in your library. Highly recommended." - William C. Roody, author of
Mushrooms of West Virginia and the Central Appalachians"This book is an outstanding contribution to Georgia mycology. The authors' extensive study of mushrooms in Georgia is evident, with hundreds of represented species from each part of the state. It is a perfect book for beginners and a must-have for seasoned Georgia mycologists." - Emily Cantonwine, biology professor, University of Georgia, and senior editor of the
Plant Health Instructor"A very useful field guide to the macrofungi of Georgia. The authors' selection of species depicted in this field guide is excellent, including common and eye-catching species while steering clear of confusing species. The synoptic descriptions are also excellent. The color photographs are of high quality, making this a very attractive book." - D. Jean Lodge, adjunct botanist in plant biology, University of Georgia
