A beautifully illustrated identification key to the basidiomycotes of temperate Europe
The basidiomycetes comprise some of the best-known groups in the Kingdom of Fungi, including most mushrooms prized by mushroom hunters. Fungi of Temperate Europe: Keys to the Basidiomycotes covers more than 4,600 species found in the region. These stunningly illustrated scientific keys offer a revolutionary approach to identification. Incisive descriptions provide information on everything from distinguishing characteristics and morphology to ecology and distribution, and each form group begins with an innovative comparison wheel with guiding up-close photos and drawings of essential microscopic features. This is a must-have resource for amateur and professional mycologists alike.- Features illustrated ID keys to chanterelles, agarics, boletes, polypores, corticioid fungi, tooth fungi, cyphelloid fungi, club fungi, jelly fungi, puffballs, and many more
- Includes a wealth of photos, comparison wheels, color squares, and line drawings
- Uses an accessible system that guides you step-by-step to successful identification
- An invaluable companion to the acclaimed two-volume mycological guide, Fungi of Temperate Europe
Author: Thomas Læssøe,Jens H. Petersen,Tobias G. Frøslev
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 07/28/2026
Pages: 880
Weight: 5.69lbs
Size: 9.92h x 7.09w x 2.28d
ISBN: 9780691267876
Language: English
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