Mushrooms and Toadstools of Britain and Europe

by Gordon Dickson, Catherine Slade (Illustrator)

This guide offers information on observing and identifying 150 of the most commonly encountered fungi species in Britain and Europe, all of which can be recognized without the use of a microscope. A concise description details the main features of each species, which is illustrated by a colour painting. The guide explains how fungi grow, what to look for in each family division and how to make a safe identification. Aimed at both the general reader and the amateur naturalist, this compact book can be used for home reference or as a pocket companion in the field.

104 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Eva · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good little guide book. Very informative. Beautiful illustrations.

[Bob · Rating 3 out of 5]

A small and non-technical pocket field guide which is very well illustrated and has just about the right amount of information for the non-technical. It doesn't compare of course with Albrecht Von Gunnarsmates comprehensive guide to the mycology of Britain with which of course we are all familiar, but then one doesn't need a wheelbarrow to carry it around either.

Came recommended by (the late) Professor Adnate of Utrecht and has so far proved invaluable. Sadly the Professor was not carrying a copy at the time of his last meal.