Mushrooms of North America in Color: A Field Guide Companion to Seldom-Illustrated Fungi - Hardcover

by Alan Bessette (Author), Orson Miller (Author), Arleen Bessette (Author)

Most mushroom field guides focus on the species you're most likely to encounter. This book takes a different approach, shining a spotlight on some of North America's lesser-known and more unusual fungi.

Featuring 72 distinctive mushroom species that are often overlooked or omitted from broader field guides, this volume helps readers expand their identification skills beyond the familiar. Detailed descriptions, color illustrations, habitat information, and diagnostic characteristics make it easier to recognize uncommon mushrooms and distinguish them from more commonly encountered species.

For dedicated mushroom hunters, naturalists, and amateur mycologists, books like this offer an important reminder: no matter how much we learn about fungi, there is always more to discover. The fungal kingdom is far more diverse than most field guides can capture, and developing the ability to recognize unusual species often leads to a deeper appreciation of fungal ecology and biodiversity.

At Mycoterra Farm, we believe curiosity is one of the most valuable tools in mycology. This book rewards that curiosity by encouraging readers to look beyond the obvious and explore the remarkable diversity of wild mushrooms found throughout North America.

Perfect for mushroom identification, mushroom foraging, fungal ecology, natural history, field mycology, and anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge of wild fungi.

Back Jacket

This volume is the first guide to identify mushroom species not commonly classified or illustrated elsewhere in current literature. The book, which will serve as a companion to other popular field guides, shows how to distinguish lesser-known mushrooms from other common fungi. Found in a variety of habitats in North America, each species has an accurate and up-to-date description, a color illustration, and detailed information on its distinctive species characteristics. The book is written for the amateur and professional mycologist alike. Anyone, however, who is interested in collecting mushrooms will find it a valuable contribution to the field.