Please note, this is a reissue of Field Guide to Edible Mushrooms of Britain and Europe, formerly on the natural history list of New Holland publishers.
Field Guide to Edible Mushrooms of Britain and Europe is an invaluable source of information and advice on when and where to look for edible fungi throughout Europe.
It features over 65 of the very best edible mushroom species and 30 poisonous confusion species for extra safety. A clear summary for each species provides information on edibility, habitat, season, size and key identification features.
Field Guide to Edible Mushrooms of Britain and Europe is fully illustrated with over 200 superb species photographs, shot in situ using natural light and highlighting unique characteristics. Useful and practical advice is given on the storage and cooking of each species, to help make the best culinary use of them.
Peter Jordan is one of the UK's foremost mushroom experts