Hallucinogenic and Poisonous Mushroom Field Guide - Paperback

by Gary P. Menser (Author)

Hallucinogenic and Poisonous Mushrooms Field Guide tells how to find wild mushrooms in America. It is a hip-pocket field guide that presents 24 hallucinogenic mushrooms that grow in the United States and eight poisonous species that they are confused with. A reliable reference for beginners, the Field Guide opens up the world of mycology in a clear and precise way. A compact course in mycology as well as a handy tool for the professional.

Features: How to collect, identify and dry, useful keys and charts, Chemical qualities, genus and species information, over 30 color photos and 50 line drawings, taxonomy, and glossaries: Latin terms, macroscopic and microscopic characteristics.

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This hip-pocket Field Guide presents 24 hallucinogenic mushrooms that grow within U.S. borders and the eight poisonous species that they are most easily confused with. A reliable reference for the beginner, the Field Guide opens up the world of mycology in a clear and precise way. The Hallucinogenic and Poisonous Mushroom Field Guide is a compact course in mycology as well as a handy tool for the professional.