Learn all there is to know about the fascinating world of wild mushrooms and other fungi! Throughout the centuries, people all over the world have been foraging wild mushrooms and fungi for food. It can also be an exciting and rewarding hobby, with hundreds of different species to discover!  This beautifully illustrated guide contains everything you need to help you on your next foraging adventure. Here’s what you can expect:    • Insightful information you need to identify over 450 species of fungi from all around the world    • Clear photographs of each kind of mushroom and its cross-sections are accompanied by annotations and descriptions, along with scale illustrations and identification charts    • Learn about the different anatomical sections and features of fungi, then categorize and identify your own foraging finds through extensive, but easy-to-use, visual ID guides    • Key information on habitat, fruiting, and which types of mushrooms are poisonous and which are edible.