{"product_id":"a-field-guide-to-mushrooms-of-the-carolinas-paperback","title":"A Field Guide to Mushrooms of the Carolinas - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlan E. Bessette\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eArleen R. Bessette\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMichael W. Hopping\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdentifying mushrooms in the wild can present an enticing challenge. Taking on unbelievable forms, some are delicious, others are deadly, but the edibility status of the majority remains unknown. In this revised and expanded edition of the classic, best-selling \u003ci\u003eA Field Guide to Mushrooms of the Carolinas\u003c\/i\u003e, readers will find over 1,000 mushroom species described in clear, simple terms, with color photographs showcasing their unique combinations of features.\u003cbr\u003eWhat's included: \u003cbr\u003e-Information on mushroom edibility and toxicity\u003cbr\u003e-Basic information on spore characteristics\u003cbr\u003e-Updated nomenclature and taxonomy based on the latest genetic analyses\u003cbr\u003e-An overview of the Carolinas' role in the history of American mycology\u003cbr\u003e-Over 1,000 color photographs of Carolina mushrooms\u003cbr\u003eThe unusually large number of described species makes this book a must-have for experienced mushroom hunters as well as those newly interested in mycology. Here, at last, is the definitive field guide for mushrooms in North and South Carolina, from the mountains to the coast, presented in a single portable volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlan E. Bessette, professional mycologist and emeritus professor of biology, has published numerous papers and more than thirty books. Arleen R. Bessette, mycologist and botanical photographer, has published several papers and more than twenty books. Michael W. Hopping, retired physician and author of several books, is also an award-winning mycophotographer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 640\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.17 x 8.95 x 6.39 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 15, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47335513161980,"sku":"9781469685526","price":48.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1648\/7234\/files\/ThbOoZXkIy9781469685526_0502daeb-a46f-4ed6-8016-8c60e25f0829.webp?v=1752628159","url":"https:\/\/proudlibertarian.com\/en-de\/products\/a-field-guide-to-mushrooms-of-the-carolinas-paperback","provider":"Proud Libertarian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}