The New Savory Wild Mushroom
The third edition of this field guide (first published as The Savory Wild Mushroom) describes 199 edible, non-edible, and poisonous mushrooms commonly found in the Pacific Northwest, but omits the recipes included in the 1962 and 1971 editions. Grouped by the general types of the fruiting bodies, the entries feature a color photograph, give common and scientific names, describe the mushroom, and remark on its edibility and similarity to other species. The guide includes an up-to-date chapter on mushroom poisons. Beginners will appreciate the well-printed photographs and clear, nontechnical language. Advanced mycophiles will prefer the Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms (Knopf, 1981). William Brockman, Drew Univ. Lib., Madison,Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.