How to Forage for Mushrooms without Dying: An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Identifying 29 Wild, Edible Mushrooms

A simple reference guide for on-the-go foraging.

Featured mushrooms are arranged by season, the mushrooms’ location (on wood or on the ground), and whether or not they have gills, for easy referencing.

Spot the differences between edibles and their dangerous look-alikes.

Detailed descriptions focus on important details that differentiate each mushroom from dangerous look-alikes. Field ID Checklists are included with each mushroom so you can feel confident that you’re foraging safely.

Rhymes and funny phrases help new foragers remember important details.

This pocket-sized book is filled with helpful phrases for new foragers. Wood Ear mushrooms have “A velvet-lined ear, the color of root beer.”