Mushrooms of Quebec: An Identification Guide

With over 500 species illustrated and described in detail, this guide to the mushrooms of Quebec is the most comprehensive ever published. The illustrations show, for each mushroom, a cross-section of a specimen as well as several views from different angles and at different stages of the mushroom's development, greatly facilitating identification.

With over 500 species illustrated and described in detail, this guide to the mushrooms of Quebec is the most comprehensive ever published. For each mushroom, the illustrations show a cross-section of a specimen as well as several views from different angles and at various stages of development, greatly facilitating identification. Mushrooms form a large and highly diverse group of organisms, and although this book focuses on the larger varieties, it still offers an incredible selection. After browsing these pages, you will have a general idea of ​​the diversity of the illustrated species, and novices can learn to identify them using the accompanying photographs and identification keys. Even for an expert, correctly identifying a collection of mushrooms is a very delicate task. Consequently, when you decide to consume any of the specimens you pick, you must be absolutely certain of their identification. You can use this book to compare your mushroom with the illustration of the specimen you believe you have found.

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Author: Roger Phillips
Edition: Broquet
Publication date: 2002-06-26
Format:
Pages: 336
Binding: Softcover
ISBN: 9782890005556
Language: French