{"product_id":"mushrooms-demystified-paperback","title":"Mushrooms Demystified - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMushrooms Demystified\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is widely considered one of the most influential mushroom identification guides ever written. More than a field guide, it is an invitation to explore the incredible diversity, ecology, and natural history of fungi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombining scientific accuracy with humor, storytelling, and accessible language, David Arora transformed mushroom identification from an intimidating academic exercise into an engaging adventure. Covering more than 2,000 mushroom species, this comprehensive reference includes detailed descriptions, identification keys, habitat information, mushroom folklore, toxicology, culinary uses, and practical guidance for safe and responsible mushroom foraging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile fungal taxonomy continues to evolve, the observational skills and ecological understanding taught in this book remain timeless. Readers learn not only how to identify mushrooms, but how to notice patterns in forests, fields, and ecosystems that reveal the hidden relationships between fungi and the natural world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor anyone interested in mushroom identification, mushroom hunting, wild mushroom foraging, fungal ecology, natural history, or mycology, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMushrooms Demystified\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e remains an essential reference. At Mycoterra Farm, we value books that inspire people to look more closely at the world around them, and few have encouraged more curiosity and wonder about fungi than this classic work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Arora\u003c\/b\u003e is an American naturalist, writer, and a biologist who specializes in the study of fungi. The author of two popular books on the identification of wild fungi--\u003ci\u003eMushrooms Demystified\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAll That the Rain Promises and More\u003c\/i\u003e--Arora has also written about conservation issues relating to recreational and commercial mushroom cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1056\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.14 x 8.38 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 1986\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51859009241405,"sku":"9780898151695","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/7648\/5437\/files\/pxRkaobY-V9780898151695.webp?v=1781977453","url":"https:\/\/shop.mycoterrafarm.com\/products\/mushrooms-demystified-paperback","provider":"Mycoterra Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}