Mushrooms (Gem)

This handy, practical guide offers a quick way for beginners to identify mushrooms and toadstools Collins Gem Mushrooms describes almost 240 species of mushrooms and toadstools to be commonly found in Britain. Portable and clear, it is the ideal guide for those out foraging for fungi! Each mushroom or toadstool entry includes:

* A photograph, illustration and clear description of its appearance

* Details of size, habitat and when it can be found

* Whether it is edible or poisonous

* The names of similar species with which the mushrooms or toadstools could be confused, and details of the differences between them.

Author: Patrick Harding
Publisher: Collins
Extra Details: Pictorial Card Covers, 255 Pages Lavishly Illustrated with Colour photos and artworks throughout.