For the seriously dedicated as well as the merely curious 'shroomer, Alaska's Mushrooms is a wide-ranging guide to the fungi of the Last Frontier. The book features detailed descriptions of 114 species, color photographs, family and common names, genus and species, striking field characteristics, habitat and role, info about lookalikes, edibility, taste, and odor. This comprehensive collection also includes:
mushroom seasons and habitats
hints for collecting mushrooms for food and study
tips on how to tell the real mushrooms from their impostors
directions for making spore prints (an essential test for identifying mushrooms
all poisonous mushrooms by toxin groups
a list of frequently asked questions
a range map of Alaska's biogeographic zones
Alaska's Mushrooms provides authoritative natural history, informative color photographs, and black-and-white line drawings for clear identification, and lively notes from the field. It s a must-have for anyone who has a passion for hunting mushrooms.