Fungi Decoded

Discover the weird and wonderful fungi kingdom with this fact-packed and beautifully illustrated guide which introduces the evolution and natural history of fungi in general and then focuses on thirty mycological marvels. Expert explanations of what fungi are, how and why they function as they do, how they interact with animals, as well as their astonishing powers to connect with and control whole ecosystems. Detailed profiles showcase thirty global varieties along with a handy decoder wheel set inside the book’s cover: spin to match a fungus with at-a-glance information on its name, toxicity, substrate and form. Discover the powers and properties of evocatively-named-species including Corpse Finder and Ghoul Fungus, Impudent Stinkhorns, Satan’s Bolete, and the Scarlet Elf Cup; to more familiar Morels, Chanterelles and Périgord Truffle. With an estimated million species of fungi on Earth, of which only around 100,000 have so far been studied, this eye-opening guide makes a fascinating introduction to the mysteries of mycology.

Paperback with fungi fact-wheel within the cover
21 x 15cm
192 pages
Illustrated throughout with colour and black-and-white illustrations
Not intended as a guide for identifying edible mushrooms
FSC accredited paper