Mushrooms of West Virginia and the Central Appalachians
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.67 (615 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0813190398 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 536 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. William C. Roody is a seasonal biologist with the West Virginia Wildlife Diversity Program at the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
These folks are thorough, and Bill's book is evidence of their dedication and persistence."Paul Goland"An excellent guide."West Virginia. Virtually all of them were photographed in their natural habitat with all of the important macroscopic characteristics shown. Certainly one of the most thorough books available on this subject, and its generous use of color photography, clear organization, and succinct writing make it one of the most user friendly."Goldenseal"A first-rate field guide. A 'must' for all mushrooming in the Appalachians, and will be required by all concerned with the identification, distribution, and ecology of macromycetologists in North America."Mycotaxon"A splendid book. "Includes 400
This may be the best mushroom book ever written wilddrawfour Bought this for my mom for a birthday present. This may be the best mushroom book ever written. Something about William Roody's attention to his descriptions and his photographs puts this book head an shoulders above any other mushroom book I've seen. I am not a biologist or a naturalist like my mom is but she agrees that Roody does a lot of things better than some other big name publishers. Definitely give this one a read.. Mushrooms of West Virginia and Central Appalachia Joker This book makes an excellent field guide. The pictures are of high quality making them easy to compare to the actual mushroom and are on the same page as the description of the particular mushroom. This is easier and quicker than having to flip back and forth throughout the book comparing pictures and descriptions. The pages are coated giving resistance against dampness, dirt and the elements. A very well organized and easy to use identification book. Very pleased with my purchase and would recommend it to anyone interested in mushroom hunting in Central Appalachia.. GREAT BOOK ON MUSHROOMS SUPERMAN VERY NICE PICTURES OF MUSHROOM AND LOTS OF INFORMATIONYES I HAVE TOLD FRIENDS ABOUT THIS GREAT BOOK.AND THAT I GOT IT OFF AMAZON.
Each species account includes remarks about edibility and extensive commentary to help distinguish similar species. A comprehensive glossary of specialized mycological terms is provided.. Detailed mushroom descriptions assure confident identifications. Some 400 species are described and illustrated with the author's own stunning color photographs, and many more are discussed in the text. With its dense forests and plentiful rainfall, West Virginia and the rest of the Central Appalachian region is an almost perfect habitat for hundreds of varieties of wild mushrooms. For the mushroom hunter, this vast bounty provides sheer delight and considerable challenge, for every outdoor excursion offers the chance of finding a mushroom not previously encountered. For both the seasoned mycologist and the novice mu