Field Guide to Mushrooms & Other Fungi of South Africa

Field Guide to Mushrooms & Other Fungi of South Africa
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Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Total Pages : 856
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ISBN-10 : 9781775846604
ISBN-13 : 1775846601
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Book Synopsis Field Guide to Mushrooms & Other Fungi of South Africa by : Gary Goldman

Download or read book Field Guide to Mushrooms & Other Fungi of South Africa written by Gary Goldman and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2019-06-01 with total page 856 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neither plant nor animal, mushrooms constitute a unique group of organisms. They appear in a staggering variety of shapes, sizes and colours, and identifying them can be difficult. This compact, beautifully illustrated guide is the perfect tool for identification in the field. It features 200 of the most distinctive and conspicuous mushrooms and other fungi found in South Africa. Each species is presented with a clear description and several full-colour photographs to aid quick and accurate identification. Notes on distribution, ecology, size, edibility, toxicity and other interesting facts complete the entries. A brief introduction outlines the basic anatomy and biology of mushrooms and the vital role they play in sustaining all life. There are also guidelines to foraging and to photographing mushrooms, and a small selection of simple but delicious mushroom recipes. Packed with more than 850 photographs, this is both a practical guide and a beautiful book that will inspire nature lovers, foragers, epicureans and anyone curious about these extraordinary life forms. Sales points: The most comprehensive guide to mushrooms of the region to date: more than 200 species clearly and concisely described; richly supported with colour photographs; an essential guide for all nature lovers, foragers and foodies.


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