Mushroom Magic: An illustrated introduction to fascinating fungi

From the forageable to the bizarre, this book is an introduction to 50 of the fungi kingdom’s most interesting mushrooms. Mushrooms have existed for millennia, which can make it overwhelming to dip into mycology. Used throughout human history for food, medicine and expanding our consciousness, fungi have shaped the planet and the past, appearing everywhere from fairy tales and health-food stores to The X-Files. There’s an entire universe of fungi, much of which is yet to be discovered. To teach you about the basics, Mushroom Magic features 50 types. Flip through beautifully illustrated mushrooms and learn about their habitat, uses and history to become a budding expert in mycology. From the forageable to the bizarre, this book is an introduction to 50 of the fungi kingdom’s most interesting mushrooms.

Mushrooms have existed for millennia, but they remain elusive to most of us. Used throughout human history for food, medicine, and expanding the consciousness, fungi have shaped the planet and the past, appearing everywhere from fairy tales and health-food stores to The X-Files.

There’s an entire universe of fungi, much of which is yet to be discovered, and Mushroom Magic is here to introduce you to 50 glorious species such as the Spectacular Rustgill, the Parrot Waxcap, and the Velvet Foot.

With each beautifully illustrated mushroom, learn about a different fungi’s habitat, their uses, and their history to become a budding expert in mycology.

• | Author: Sapphire McMullan-Fisher, Marta Zafra
• | Publisher: Smith Street Books
• | Publication Date: Feb 27, 2024
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• | Binding: Hardback
• | ISBN-13: 9781923049017
• | ISBN-10: 1923049011