The Great Book of Mushrooms of Quebec and Eastern Canada

The Great Book of Mushrooms of Quebec and Eastern Canada is a true bible that will satisfy both the beginner looking for easy-to-recognize edible species and the experienced mycologist.

Over the years, The Great Book of Mushrooms of Quebec and Eastern Canada has become the definitive reference work, a veritable bible that will satisfy both the beginner looking for easily identifiable edible species and the experienced mycologist wanting to delve deeper into their research. This updated edition presents over 1,200 mushroom species with numerous new photographs, and most importantly, a new classification system that makes it easy to consult. This division of species into 22 groups based on common characteristics visible to the naked eye has already been successfully adopted by many mycological societies both locally and internationally.

The book opens with a practical visual guide to the main types of mushrooms covered, then delves into their history, classification, identification, harvesting, and consumption. Each mushroom is then presented in a comprehensive entry describing its macroscopic (cap, gills, stem, flesh color and flavor) and microscopic characteristics, habitat, season, abundance, and edibility.

A tireless researcher, Raymond McNeil dedicated his life to raising awareness of the natural world around us, influencing the work of generations of biologists and managers in North America. Author of nearly 150 publications in specialized journals, he served as director of the Montreal Centre for Ecological Research (CREM) and later as director of the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Montreal for several years. Now retired with the title of professor emeritus, he has devoted himself to a lifelong passion: mycology. This book is the culmination of over forty years of observation and involvement, including his time on the board of directors of the Montreal Mycological Society, where he served as president. It undoubtedly represents an invaluable legacy for future generations.

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Author: Raumond McNeil
Publication date: March 2019
Publisher: Quintin Michel
ISBN: 9782897623012