Hallucinogenic and Poisonous Mushroom Field Guide

by Gary P. Menser, Menser

Hallucinogenic and Poisonous Mushrooms Field Guide tells how to find wild mushrooms in America. It is a hip-pocket field guide that presents 24 hallucinogenic mushrooms that grow in the United States and eight poisonous species that they are confused with. A reliable reference for beginners, the Field Guide opens up the world of mycology in a clear and precise way. A compact course in mycology as well as a handy tool for the professional.

How to collect, identify and dry, useful keys and charts, Chemical qualities, genus and species information, over 30 color photos and 50 line drawings, taxonomy, and Latin terms, macroscopic and microscopic characteristics.

140 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1977

Reviews

[Captain Packrat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Primarily for the western United States, especially the Pacific Northwest. Highly technical descriptions, but this is necessary when dealing with fungi that can kill you if you make a mistake.