Concise mushroom guide

Wildlife, Trusts (Great B

£6.99

This beautifully illustrated mini field guide is packed with information on 200 species of fungi found in Britain and the near Continent. The range covered demonstrates the incredible variety that exists within the world of fungi, from the better-known groups such as the boletes and russulas, to more esoteric and often strangely shaped types like bracket fungi, clubs, corals, puffballs, stinkhorns and elfcups. All the species are illustrated with superb full-colour artworks that show – where relevant – characteristics of shape and other aspects of appearance that change during their lives.

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Publish Date: 24/08/2018
ISBN: 9781472963789 Category:

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This practical pocket guide is packed with information on 200 species of fungi found in Britain and the near Continent. There’s an incredible variety that exists within the world of fungi, from the better-known groups such as the boletes and russulas, to more esoteric and often strangely shaped types like bracket fungi, clubs, corals, puffballs, stinkhorns and elfcups. Each species account in this guide contains accurate artworks that show details such as fungi shape and other aspects of appearance that change during their lives. A concise written account further outlines size, description, habitat and the season in which each fungus may be found. The easy-to-follow layouts and illustrations aid quick and precise identification, making this book an indispensable reference in the field as well as at home. It is compact enough to fit in the pocket, yet packed with essential information for nature enthusiasts.

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Weight 180 g
Dimensions 130 × 90 × 14 mm
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Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

192

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

579.6094 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K