{"product_id":"mushrooms-of-the-rocky-mountain-region-paperback","title":"Mushrooms of the Rocky Mountain Region - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eVera Stucky Evenson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDenver Botanic Gardens\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Must-Have for Mushroom Hunters in the Rockies\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In\u003ci\u003e Mushrooms of the Rocky Mountain Region\u003c\/i\u003e, Vera Evenson describes more than 220 species of the region's most conspicuous, distinctive, interesting, and ecologically important mushrooms. This comprehensive guide features introductory chapters on the basics of mushroom structure, life cycles, and habitats. Profiles include color photographs, keys, and diagrams to aid in identification, and tips on how to recognize and avoid poisonous mushrooms. \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, as well as adjacent areas in Montana and Idaho\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelpful keys for identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear, color-coded layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn essential reference for mushroom enthusiasts, hikers, and naturalists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescribes more than 220 species of the region's most conspicuous, distinctive, interesting, and ecologically important mushrooms \u003cbr\u003e Covers Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, as well as adjacent areas in Montana and Idaho \u003cbr\u003e Helpful keys for identification \u003cbr\u003e Clear, color-coded layout \u003cbr\u003e An essential reference for mushroom enthusiasts, hikers, and naturalists\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVera Stucky Evenson is the curator of the Sam Mitchel Herbarium of Fungi at Denver Botanic Gardens. She collects and studies thousands of specimens and photographs of native mushrooms in many ecosystems, including those that grow in city environments. She served as president of the Colorado Mycological Society, and has received the North American Mycological Association's Award for Contributions to Amateur Mycology. She holds a bachelor's degree in botany and bacteriology and a master's degree in microbiology. \u003cbr\u003eGreen inside and out, Denver Botanic Gardens began in 1951 and is considered one of the top botanical gardens in the United States and a pioneer in water conservation. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Gardens' living collections encompass specimens from the tropics to the tundra, showcasing a plant palette chosen to thrive in Colorado's semiarid climate. The Gardens offer world-class art exhibitions, education programs, and important plant conservation and research initiatives. For more information, visit botanicgardens.org. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 298\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.3 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 19, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770844119328,"sku":"9781604695762","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0c0ba9cdf0c387f067df5ba2a9afba59.webp?v=1780379309","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/mushrooms-of-the-rocky-mountain-region-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}