Agaricus of North America  Publisher
Subtitle: NYBG Press
Publisher: New York Botanical Garden Pr Dept
Published: Jul 31, 2016
Language: eng
Format: hardcover
Number of pages: 592
ISBN-13: 9780893275365
Description: Often casually called "the Meadow Mushrooms," about 90% of Agaricus species actually reside in forest and other non-grassland habitats. All species exploit the partly decomposed remains of green plants. Some species are edible, even cultivated, while others are toxic. This volume, the result of 40 years of work by R. W. Kerrigan, is a monographic technical resource covering all that is currently known about Agaricus in North America. Authoritative while remaining accessible to the non-specialist, it evaluates Agaricus diversity in terms of living members of natural ecosystems, and as elements of a complex pattern of phylogenetic relationships. Apart from the more technical information, this illustrated volume could also serve as a field guide to the group. Wherever possible, explanations and examples of 'taxonomic' perspectives, practices, and decisions are provided for those readers interested in a deeper understanding of how modern mycology is actually undertaken. Includes keys, descriptions, photographic images, and habitat and use information.
Notes: Source title: Agaricus of North America (Memoirs of The New York Botanical Garden Volume 114) Publisher : NYBG Press (Memoirs of the New York Botanical Garden, 114)