Edible Mushrooms

Organised by habitat, 'How to Identify Edible Mushrooms' is the first book to describe and illustrate all the edible species of mushroom, together with those with which they may be confused.

• The best ways to cook and eat the mushrooms are described
• Main species are illustrated in their relevant habitat
• "Lookalikes" are shown alongside the main species; additional illustrations indicate how they differ
• Calendar bar shows the month in which you can expect to see the mushroom
• Key features of the main species are described in detail
• An annotated cross-section gives accurate measurements; spore prints are also illustrated

After gaining his doctorate by growing grass on coal tips, Patrick Harding enjoyed over 25 years as a university lecturer. He now runs numerous courses and works with the BBC on programmes about herbal medicine, wild flowers, mushrooms, and trees. Patrick is the author of ‘Gem Mushrooms’ and ‘How to ID Edible Mushrooms’, and has had years of experience, lecturing and leading groups on fungal forays. He was recently filmed with Richard and Judy for a BBC 2 series.