Mushroom Miscellany Book

A comprehensive identification guide is essential reference for any mushroom collector, but it is the folklore, facts and fables, recipes and stories that have accumulated since ancient times that are the major part of the charm of these strange organisms. Mushroom Miscellany is a compilation of all of these fascinating facts. It covers their biology, folklore, uses and history including: the mushroom that holds the record for the largest spreading single organism; how tree moss lichen is found in most modern perfumes; and how the Neolithic Ice-Man found in Europe in 1990 carried two types of fungus--one for use as tinder, and another, mounted on a leather thong, whose use remains unknown.

Mushroom Miscellany is a veritable treasure trove of fascinating facts--a perfect introduction to the third kingdom of the fungi and an essential companion to every mushroom field guide.