This easy-to-use handbook offers information about common mushrooms from Alaska and northwestern Canada to Saskatchewan in the east and south to the US states of the Pacific northwest. Using crisp, colourful images, Duane Sept illustrates more than 130 species of edible, poisonous and other interesting mushrooms. Inside you’ll find: ~ In depth descriptions for 130 species ~ Details on edible, poisonous, hallucinogenic and other fascinating fungi ~ More than 150 fascinating fungi ~ More that 150 spectacular photographs ~ Tips and techniques for freezing, canning and drying mushrooms ~ Additional information about mushroom ecology, making spore prints and more ~ New edition includes updated scientific names and new species