| Author | : Helene M. E. Schalkwyk |
| Publisher | : Lone Pine Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 414 |
| Release | : 1991 |
| Genre | : Mushrooms |
| ISBN | : 9780919433472 |
More than 500 species of mushrooms found from Manitoba to the Pacific Coast are described in detail and meticulously illustrated in full colour. Includes information on habitat, distribution, identification and edibility, with indexes for common names, genera and species, as well as an illustrated glossary.
| Author | : Helene M. E. Schalkwyk |
| Publisher | : Lone Pine Pub |
| Total Pages | : 414 |
| Release | : 1994 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9781551050461 |
This book covers over 500 species of mushrooms found in the Pacific Northwest and western Canada, from Minnesota to the Pacific Coast and from Alaska south to California. Each plant is described in detail, including information on habitat, distribution, identification and edibility. The text is accompanied by exquisite color illustrations. Indexes for common names, genera and species, as well as an illustrated glossary, are also included.
| Author | : Timothy J. Baroni |
| Publisher | : Timber Press |
| Total Pages | : 601 |
| Release | : 2017-07-12 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1604698144 |
Ideal for hikers, foragers, and naturalists, the Timber Press Field Guides are the perfect tools for loving where you live. Mushrooms of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada is a comprehensive field guide to the most conspicuous, distinctive, and ecologically important mushrooms found in the region. This useful 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. Covers Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin, and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Ontario, and most of Quebec Describes and illustrates more than 500 species 550 photographs, with additional keys and diagrams Clear, color-coded layout
| Author | : Steve Trudell |
| Publisher | : Timber Press |
| Total Pages | : 776 |
| Release | : 2022-10-25 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1643261703 |
Ideal for hikers, foragers, and naturalists, the Timber Press Field Guides are the perfect tools for loving where you live. Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest is a comprehensive field guide to the most conspicuous, distinctive, and ecologically important mushrooms found in the region. With helpful identification keys and photographs and a clear, color-coded layout, Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest is ideal for hikers, foragers, and natural history buffs and is the perfect tool for loving where you live. Covers Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia Describes and illustrates 493 species 530 photographs, with additional keys and diagrams Clear color-coded layout
| Author | : Andy MacKinnon |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 504 |
| Release | : 2021-09-03 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9780772679550 |
A unique field guide brimming with detailed descriptions, vibrant photos, and fascinating facts about British Columbia?s most common?and most distinctive?mushroom species.
| Author | : George L. Barron |
| Publisher | : Lone Pine Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 336 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| Genre | : Fungi |
| ISBN | : 9781551051994 |
A full-colour photographic field guide to over 600 mushrooms and fungi of Ontario, Québec and Atlantic Canada as well as the northeastern United States. Spectacular photos and excellent species information combine to make this a must-have reference book. Includes notes on edibility.
| Author | : Robert Rogers |
| Publisher | : North Atlantic Books |
| Total Pages | : 609 |
| Release | : 2012-06-12 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1583945954 |
The ultimate guide to maximizing the healing properties of medicinal mushrooms and lichens—featuring over 300 detailed plant profiles for easy mushroom identification Noted herbalist Robert Rogers introduces readers to more than 300 species of medicinal mushrooms and lichens found in North America. These fungi have the capacity to heal both the body and—through the process of myco-remediation—the planet itself. Throughout the book, he documents their success in optimizing the immune system and treating a wide range of acute and chronic diseases, including cardiovascular, respiratory, and liver problems, blood sugar disorders, cancer, and obesity. The Fungal Pharmacy also outlines the medicinal traits and unique properties of each mushroom or lichen, including: • active chemical components • preparation methods for extracts, essences, essential oils, and more • historical and modern-day usage • cultural, religious, and literary significance, with fun facts on etymology and history • plus, 200 full-color photos and thorough descriptions for easy identification The ultimate guide to identifying and healing with medicinal North American fungi, The Fungal Pharmacy is a valuable resource for mycologists, mushroom hunters, wild-crafters, and anyone interested in natural health care.
| Author | : David L. Spahr |
| Publisher | : North Atlantic Books |
| Total Pages | : 248 |
| Release | : 2018-12-11 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1623174015 |
This beautifully illustrated guidebook provides specific, easy-to-understand information on finding, collecting, identifying, and preparing the safer and more common edible and medicinal mushroom species of New England and Eastern Canada. Author David Spahr, a trained commercial photographer, here combines his mycological expertise and photographic skill to produce an attractive and detailed overview of his subject. Based on decades of practical experience and research, the book is written in a clear and forthright style that avoids the dry, generic descriptions of most field guides. Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms of New England and Eastern Canada also provides useful ideas for cooking mushrooms. Rather than simply providing recipes, the book discusses the cooking characteristics of each variety, with advice about matching species with appropriate foods. Many mushrooms contain unique medicinal components for boosting the immune system to fight cancer, HIV, and other diseases, and Spahr offers practical and prudent guidelines for exploration of this rapidly emerging area of alternative therapeutic practice.
| Author | : William C. Roody |
| Publisher | : University Press of Kentucky |
| Total Pages | : 538 |
| Release | : 2014-10-17 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 0813156572 |
With its dense forests and plentiful rainfall, West Virginia and the rest of the Central Appalachian region is an almost perfect habitat for hundreds of varieties of wild mushrooms. For the mushroom hunter, this vast bounty provides sheer delight and considerable challenge, for every outdoor excursion offers the chance of finding a mushroom not previously encountered. For both the seasoned mycologist and the novice mushroom hunter, Mushrooms of West Virginia and the Central Appalachians serves as a solid introduction s of the region. Some 400 species are described and illustrated with the author's own stunning color photographs, and many more are discussed in the text. Detailed mushroom descriptions assure confident identifications. Each species account includes remarks about edibility and extensive commentary to help distinguish similar species. A comprehensive glossary of specialized mycological terms is provided.
