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The Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Fungi of the British Isles
Discover the extraordinary world of mushrooms and toadstools with the sixth title in the bestselling Collins Guide series. This comprehensive field guide covers the fungi of the British Isles and is equally valuable for explorers across Europe and other temperate regions.
Specially commissioned artwork from leading mycological illustrators brings each species to life with exceptional accuracy and detail. Nearly 2,400 species are shown in full colour, with clear notes highlighting key identification features—including lookalike species that can cause confusion. Wherever possible, each species is described and illustrated on the same page, with images of both young and mature fruiting bodies to support confident identification in the field.
Written by renowned mycologist and horticultural scientist Stefan Buczacki, and illustrated by world‑class natural history artists Chris Shields and Denys Ovenden, this is the definitive guide for anyone passionate about mushrooms, toadstools, and woodland exploration.
Perfect for foragers, nature lovers, walkers, and budding mycologists.
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780007466481
Number of pages: 640
Dimensions: 195 x 135 x 40 mm
Weight: 1100 g
Language: English
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The Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Fungi of the British Isles
Discover the extraordinary world of mushrooms and toadstools with the sixth title in the bestselling Collins Guide series. This comprehensive field guide covers the fungi of the British Isles and is equally valuable for explorers across Europe and other temperate regions.
Specially commissioned artwork from leading mycological illustrators brings each species to life with exceptional accuracy and detail. Nearly 2,400 species are shown in full colour, with clear notes highlighting key identification features—including lookalike species that can cause confusion. Wherever possible, each species is described and illustrated on the same page, with images of both young and mature fruiting bodies to support confident identification in the field.
Written by renowned mycologist and horticultural scientist Stefan Buczacki, and illustrated by world‑class natural history artists Chris Shields and Denys Ovenden, this is the definitive guide for anyone passionate about mushrooms, toadstools, and woodland exploration.
Perfect for foragers, nature lovers, walkers, and budding mycologists.
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780007466481
Number of pages: 640
Dimensions: 195 x 135 x 40 mm
Weight: 1100 g
Language: English
