It has really reignited the conversation and brought the attention of this super interesting topic to the broader public. Our focus is on the best edibles, their poisonous lookalikes as well as some of the most common species you’re likely to come across when out and about foraging. The book also features a handy similar-species description, letting you know similar mushrooms that may or may not be poisonous! The National Audubon Society Field Guide To Mushrooms is great for foraging, because it is relatively small and you can easily fit it in your backpack and take it with you into the woods.

Comparing the actual fungi you find with the photos or paintings in your field guide will soon show the value of owning more than one guide. Some people will note that many of the recipes are hard to follow and contain weird hard to find ingredients, so they aren’t entirely practical…. There are seasonal charts listing the times of year you can expect to find the 122 edibles featured! It’s a small field guide consisting of around 248 pages, briefly explaining the most common species you’ll find.Compact and portable, it is nearly A5 size and spans just over 250 pages, making it light enough to use as a field guide. He does, however, go over about Peter McCoy of Radical Mycology, another fantastic book I would suggest.

The focus of the book is on the best edibles, their poisonous lookalikes as well as some of the most common species you’re likely to come across when out and about foraging.There are over 600 photos, simple descriptions and easy techniques to help you identify these tasty wild edibles for yourselves, and learn how to avoid some important poisonous lookalikes. Inside, you’ll find countless pictures of both fully grown and young fungi by notable mycological illustrators Chris Shields and Denys Ovenden. Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. It is an excellent little guide for beginner foragers who are looking for the top edible mushrooms in Maine and want to know how to prepare them. It not only includes plenty of tips on tracking down safe fungi, but it also has useful additions like tasty recipes, as well as information on poisonous and hallucinogenic varieties.