Book: The Mushroom Guide
In this book:
- The 208 most common species found in our forests and meadows.
- Practical tips for identifying the best seasons and spots for mushroom hunting, getting the right gear, and learning how to grow, cook, or preserve your harvest...
- Essential knowledge for everyone: anatomy, life cycles... and historical or scientific tidbits that are sometimes surprising.
- A clever fold-out chart for identifying mushrooms at a glance.
- A visual index.
THE AUTHORS
Amandine Barone and Pascal Revil, who have been passionate about the world of mushrooms since childhood, are the creators of the website and blog guidedeschampignons.com. They are committed to making their knowledge accessible to as many people as possible. They live in Haute-Savoie.
This guide was written in collaboration with Guillaume Eyssartier, a mycologist and Doctor of Science at the National Museum of Natural History in Paris.
THE BOOK
An essential guide to help you better understand and identify mushrooms. It features high-quality photographs, detailed explanations, and helpful tips. It also includes a handy identification chart with “funnel-style” criteria to help you pick mushrooms with confidence.
The main species found in France are described in detail, including their appearance, harvest season, habitat, and scent, as well as the risk of confusion with dangerous species.
- What is a mushroom: anatomy, life cycle...
- harvest cultivation: edibility, poisoning, habitat, tree identification, seasons (a month, a mushroom)...
- Quick Identification: Identification Keys—What Should You Look For?
- The 200 most common species: edible/poisonous.
- A visual index
A handy guide that will appeal to both beginners and experienced mushroom hunters alike. It gets straight to the point for a successful foraging experience.
Abstract
Easily identify over 200 species of mushrooms: open the guide, follow the steps, and let it lead the way!
This handy guide offers a very simple visual method for identifying your harvest an identification chart, concise descriptions, and carefully selected photographs will help ensure you don’t make a mistake.
Mycosphere's Review:
This guide is simply perfect for walks in the forest! Practical and compact, it slips easily into your bag. The explanations are clear, the illustrations are sharp, and the descriptions of the mushrooms are detailed, making it ideal for identifying both edible and poisonous varieties. It’s truly a modern guide—easy to read and packed with useful information tailored to different environments and seasons. A must-have for all mushroom lovers, beginners and experts alike!
Gift Card
€25.00–€100.00
