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California and the Western States are rich in abundant and diverse species of mushrooms. This title provides the role of fungi in the natural world, methods to identify species, and locations of mushroom habitats. It includes primary descriptions and illustrations of 300 species of mushrooms.

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Table of Contents
Preface 1. Introduction 2. What is a Mushroom? 3. Fungal Ecology 4. Collecting Mushrooms 5. Classification Quick identification guide to major groups 6. General Keys 7. Species Descriptions 8. Fungal Arts and Crafts 9. Mushroom Cultivation 10. Toxins 11. Resources Appendix 1. Table of spore colors and genera Appendix 2. Synonyms, name changes, and misapplied names Glossary Acknowledgments and Contributors of photographs

Field Guide to Mushrooms of Western North America

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A Paperback / softback by R. Michael Davis, Robert Sommer, John A. Menge

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    Publisher: University of California Press
    Publication Date: 04/09/2012
    ISBN13: 9780520271081, 978-0520271081
    ISBN10: 0520271084
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    Mycology, fungi

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    California and the Western States are rich in abundant and diverse species of mushrooms. This title provides the role of fungi in the natural world, methods to identify species, and locations of mushroom habitats. It includes primary descriptions and illustrations of 300 species of mushrooms.

    Trade Review
    "There's information in this book you need to have." Bookloons.com

    Table of Contents
    Preface 1. Introduction 2. What is a Mushroom? 3. Fungal Ecology 4. Collecting Mushrooms 5. Classification Quick identification guide to major groups 6. General Keys 7. Species Descriptions 8. Fungal Arts and Crafts 9. Mushroom Cultivation 10. Toxins 11. Resources Appendix 1. Table of spore colors and genera Appendix 2. Synonyms, name changes, and misapplied names Glossary Acknowledgments and Contributors of photographs

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