Mushrooms of the Gulf Coast States

Mushrooms of the Gulf Coast States
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Publisher : University of Texas Press
Total Pages : 629
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ISBN-10 : 9781477318157
ISBN-13 : 1477318151
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Book Synopsis Mushrooms of the Gulf Coast States by : Alan E. Bessette

Download or read book Mushrooms of the Gulf Coast States written by Alan E. Bessette and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2019-07-15 with total page 629 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The weather patterns and topography of America's Gulf Coast create favorable growing conditions for thousands of species of mushrooms, but the complete region has generally gone unchartered when it comes to mycology. Mushrooms of the Gulf Coast States at last delivers an in-depth, high-quality, user-friendly field guide, featuring more than 1,000 common and lesser-known species—some of which are being illustrated in color for the first time. Using easily identifiable characteristics and a color key, the authors enable anyone, whether amateur mushroom hunter or professional mycologists, to discern and learn about the numerous species of mushrooms encountered in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. Wild-food enthusiasts will appreciate the information on edibility or toxicity that accompanies each description, and they will also find the book’s detailed instructions for collecting, cleaning, testing, preserving, and cooking wild mushrooms to be of great interest. Providing encyclopedic knowledge in a handy format that fits in a backpack, Mushrooms of the Gulf Coast States is a must-have for any mushroom lover.


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