Fungi of Temperate Europe is one of the most comprehensive mycological guides ever published.
Featuring more than 7 000 photographs this lavish two-volume set treats more than 2 800
species of fungi across the region. Including agarics boletes chanterelles and morels but
also more obscure groups such as cyphelloids cup fungi pyrenomycetous fungi and hysterioids
this guide takes an unprecedentedly broad approach to communicating fungal diversity. All
species are illustrated with one or more photographs and information is given on morphology
ecology and distribution within temperate Europe. Furthermore 1 500+ species are discussed as
potential look-alikes. The books are divided into eighty form groups each starting with an
innovative comparison wheel with guiding photos distinguishing characteristics and drawings of
essential microscopic features. Poisonous and edible species are colour coded within the text.
