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The Mushroom Manual

by Lorentz C. Pearson

A practical guide to mushroom identification and safety

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A practical guide to mushroom identification and safety

Designed to bridge classroom study and field use, The Mushroom Manual organizes mushroom knowledge around identification, edible and poisonous varieties, and safety practices. Pearson gives particular attention to the “Foolproof Four” and the “Fatal Five,” framing the subject through species that matter most for cautious foraging. Detailed descriptions and illustrations cover more than 300 species, while seven safety rules provide a structured approach to recognizing mushrooms. Recipes extend the book beyond identification into cooking with edible finds.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Mushroom enthusiasts seeking guidance on common edible and poisonous species
  • Students using an introductory college-level fungi or mushroom text
  • Foragers interested in identification references with recipes

Themes

Mushroom identificationForaging safetyEdible and poisonous fungiFungal species referenceCooking with mushrooms

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Book overview

Written by a college biology teacher, this book is complete for use as a college course, yet simple enough to be used by mushroom enthusiasts to recognize common edible and poisonous mushrooms with confidence. Of special importance is the identification of "the Foolproof Four" and a chapter on the "Fatal Five". Seven safety rules guide identification. Includes detailed descriptions and illustrations for over 300 species and delicious recipes.

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