| The Essential Guide to Rocky Mountain Mushrooms by Habitat Contributor(s): Cripps, Cathy (Author), Evenson, Vera (Author), Kuo, Michael (Author) |
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ISBN: 0252081463 ISBN-13: 9780252081460 Publisher: University of Illinois Press OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Plants - Mushrooms - Nature | Regional - Nature | Reference |
| Dewey: 579.609 |
| LCCN: 2015027975 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 7.9" W x 9.9" (1.70 lbs) 272 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Mountains - Cultural Region - Western U.S. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From grassland fairy circles to alpine nano-shrooms, the Rocky Mountain region invites mushroom hunters to range though a mycological nirvana. Accessible and scientifically up-to-date, The Essential Guide to Rocky Mountain Mushrooms by Habitat is the definitive reference for uncovering post-rain rarities and kitchen favorites alike. Dazzling full-color photos highlight the beauty of hundreds of species. Easy-to-navigate entries offer essential descriptions and tips for identifying mushrooms, including each species' edibility, odor, taste, and rumored medicinal properties. The authors organize the mushrooms according to habitat zone. This ecology-centered approach places each species among surrounding flora and fauna and provides a trove of fascinating insights on how these charismatic fungi interact with the greater living world. |