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Condition: NEW. 8, 42 col illus. . PB. NEW. . The Distinctive grassland fungi guide covers 40 species of spindles, corals, earthtongues, waxcaps, puffballs and more in Britain and Ireland.Specially-drawn colour illustrations highlight the main features to look out for. Text on the reverse side details key identification features, size, months and habitat for each species.Fungi are an ancient form of life, diverse and mysterious. You never quite know when and where they will show themselves. Good places to look for the fungi in this guide include grassland, meadows, lawans, parks, churchyards and cemeteries. Although most common in autumn, some may be seen all year round.Unfortunately identifying fungi seems daunting to beginners. Many species look very similar. Moreover many species lack a common name, and even their scientific names are prone to change from time to time! Many fungi identification books although brilliant in the hands of experts look long and intimidating.So where do you start? A good strategy is to learn to recognise common and distinctive species. The authors of this new guide have chosen 40 species that are not easily confused with any others. These include distinctive waxcaps and earthtongues both difficult groups. It is both possible to make reliable identifications in the field without using specialist equipment, and there is no need to collect a specimen.A special extra feature of this guide is an introduction to the CHEGD scoring system. This system uses grassland fungi to help assess a site's conservation interest. In essence, the more grassland fungi species that are present, the richer the grassland.This guide is based upon Mushrooms and Toadstools of Britain & Europe, a four volume series of books published between 2017 and 2023 by Geoffrey Kibby, an experienced mycologist and talented artist. [9781917154031]. Kibby, Geoffrey (illustrator).…

Condition: NEW. 8, 43 col illus, col photos. . Chart. NEW. . The Distinctive gilled fungi guide covers 40 species of fungi found in Britain and Ireland. Gilled fungi are the 'mushroom' style fungi which produce their spores from gills on the underside of a protective cap.Specially-drawn colour illustrations highlight the main features to look out for. Text on the reverse side details key identification features, cap width, months and habitat for each species.Fungi are an ancient form of life, diverse and mysterious. You never quite know when and where they will show themselves. Good places to look include woodland edges and clearings, parkland, grassland, meadows and lawns, hedgerows and roadside verges. Although most common in autumn, some may be seen all year round.Unfortunately identifying fungi seems daunting to beginners. Many species look very similar. Moreover many species lack a common name, and even their scientific names are prone to change from time to time! Many fungi identification books although brilliant in the hands of experts look long and intimidating.So where do you start? A good strategy is to learn to recognise common and distinctive species. The authors of this new guide have chosen 40 species that are not easily confused with any others. It is both possible to make reliable identifications in the field without using specialist equipment, and there is no need to collect a specimen.An accompanying guide to Distinctive non-gilled fungi is also available. These guides are based upon Mushrooms and Toadstools of Britain & Europe, a four volume series of books published between 2017 and 2023 by Geoffrey Kibby, an experienced mycologist and talented artist. [9781908819918]. Geoffrey Kibby (illustrator).…

Condition: NEW. 8, 43 col illus, col photos. . Chart. NEW. . The Distinctive non-gilled fungi guide covers 40 species of puffballs, earthballs, tooth fungi, clubs, corals, bracket fungi and boletes of Britain and Ireland.Specially-drawn colour illustrations highlight the main features to look out for. Text on the reverse side details key identification features, size, months and habitat for each species.Fungi are an ancient form of life, diverse and mysterious. You never quite know when and where they will show themselves. Good places to look include woodland edges and clearings, parkland, grassland, meadows and lawns, hedgerows and roadside verges. Although most common in autumn, some may be seen all year round.Unfortunately identifying fungi seems daunting to beginners. Many species look very similar. Moreover many species lack a common name, and even their scientific names are prone to change from time to time! Many fungi identification books although brilliant in the hands of experts look long and intimidating.So where do you start? A good strategy is to learn to recognise common and distinctive species. The authors of this new guide have chosen 40 species that are not easily confused with any others. It is both possible to make reliable identifications in the field without using specialist equipment, and there is no need to collect a specimen.An accompanying guide to Distinctive gilled fungi is also available. These guides are based upon Mushrooms and Toadstools of Britain & Europe, a four volume series of books published between 2017 and 2023 by Geoffrey Kibby, an experienced mycologist and talented artist. [9781908819901]. Geoffrey Kibby (illustrator).…

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Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. pp.256 with col. & b/w. illus. 8vo. Minor spotting to top-edge of text block o/w. a fine hardback in nr. fine dw. A practical field guide with accurate full-colour illustrations of over 400 of the larger fungi of Britain and Europe.

PAPERBACK. 2nd edition. 70pp, quarto, b/w illustrations. From the library of Dale W. Rice, famed writer/researcher/collector of natural history, and founder of the Dale W. Rice Memorial Library in Seattle, WA. tight binding, clean interior, moderate soiling to wraps, Good overall condition.

Condition: New. 8, col photos + illus. . Chart. NEW. . This guide covers 40 species, including mushroom-shaped fungi, jellies and brackets found in woodland, parks and churchyards.* Specially drawn colour illustrations highlight the main features to look out for* Concise accompanying text highlights key identification features, including size, colour, shape and habitat* Practical for use outdoors: lightweight, rucksack-sized, splash-proofFungi are an ancient form of life, diverse and mysterious. You never quite know when and where they will show themselves. Good places to look for the fungi in this guide include anywhere there are trees, especially mature and veteran trees and deadwood. Autumn is the best time to see these fungi, but some may be seen all year.Unfortunately, identifying fungi seems daunting to beginners. Many species look very similar. Moreover, many species lack a common name, and even their scientific names are prone to change from time to time! Many fungi identification books - although brilliant in the hands of experts - look long and intimidating.So where do you start? A good strategy is to learn to recognise common and distinctive species. The authors of this new guide have chosen 40 species that are not easily confused with any others. It is both possible to make reliable identifications in the field without using specialist equipment, and there is no need to collect a specimen.These guides are based upon Mushrooms and Toadstools of Britain & Europe, a four volume series of books published between 2017 and 2023 by Geoffrey Kibby, an experienced mycologist and talented artist. [9781917154185].…

pp.36 with col. photos. Large 8vo. Fine softback.

pp.37-73 with col. photos. Large 8vo. Fine softback with informed annotations to contents page.

pp.109-144 with col. photos. Large 8vo. Fine softback.

pp.36 with col. photos. Large 8vo. Fine softback.

pp.37-72 with col. photos., b/w figs. Large 8vo. Fine softback with informed annotations to contents page.

pp.36 with col. photos. Large 8vo. Fine softback with informed annotations to contents page.

pp.36 with col. photos. Large 8vo. Fine softback.

Condition: NEW. 96, 260+ col illus. . HB. NEW. . An introductory guide to the world of cup fungi and their allies. The ascomycete fungi form a vast assemblage of species ranging from the microscopic to fruitbodies many centimetres across. This volume presents some of our commonest, largest or most striking species that might be found on any exploratory foray. However large or small they may be, cup fungi and their allies can be very beautiful in their shapes, structures and colours, and this book aims to help in the identification of these often striking organisms. [9781919429311].…

Condition: NEW. vi, 112, col illus throughout. . HB. NEW. . This final volume covers the third part on the agarics or gilled mushrooms (Basidiomycetes: Bolbitaceae, Inocybaceae and Entolomataceae). A unique, fully illustrated guide with paintings of the species, including drawings of spores and other microscopic features. Includes an addendum of species added to the British list since the publication of the first three volumes. [9780957209497].…

PAPERBACK. 2nd edition. 70pp, quarto, b/w ill. From the library of Dale W. Rice, famed writer/researcher/collector of natural history, and founder of the Dale W. Rice Memorial Library in Seattle, WA. tight binding, clean throughout, clean and glossy wraps with a touch of corner wear, Very Good+.

Condition: New. 51, col photos + illus. . PB. NEW. . 3rd edition. This genus includes both the common Field Mushroom and the cultivated mushroom, both enormously important as sources of food. But as well as these two species there are a further 40 or more species present in Britain, not all of which are good edibles and some of which are toxic. This book includes 60 species, all of the known British species and a number not yet known to occur in Britain. Provides easy to use synopitic / pictorial keys to the species and includes over 50 photographs illustrating the majority of the British species. [9780957209459].…

Condition: New. 45, 59 col photos + illus. A4. PB. NEW. . 2nd edition. Covers the 50 species known from Britain. The genus comprises both edible and toxic species, many with subtle and beautiful colours. Identification keys to species (including some known from mainland Europe which may be found here in the future). Full descriptions and discussion of the species. The majority of British species are illustrated.…

Condition: New. 50, 61 col photos + illus. A4. PB. NEW. . 2nd edition. Presents a broad view of the British species with photos of the commoner species as well as some of the rarer and more obscure species. Keys to all the species (including some extra-limital species that might be found in Britain).…

Condition: NEW. 183, col plates + photos. . HB. NEW. . This third volume completes coverage of the gilled fungi, the agarics and covers: Agaricaceae (continued from volume 1), Psathyrellaceae, Mythicomycetaceae, Galeropsidaceae, Strophariaceae, Hymenogastraceae and Cortinariacea. A unique, fully illustrated guide with paintings of the species, including drawings of spores and other microscopic features. Over 680 species illustrated. [9780957209473].…

Condition: NEW. 220, col plates + photos. . HB. NEW. Due to a printing error the final leaf of the index was ommitted - this has now been issued as a loose leaf insert, and the book is offered at a reduced price. Second of a four-volume series. A unique, fully illustrated guide with paintings of the species, including drawings of spores and other microscopic features. This volume covers 750 species and varieties illustrated with a key to major groups, dealing with the mainly white-spored agarics (i.e. gilled mushrooms). [9780957209442].…

Condition: NEW. xxviii, 227, col plates + photos. . HB. NEW. . 3rd edition, with updates to species names, changes to distribution data and minor corrections to the text, etc. A unique, fully illustrated guide with paintings of 650 species including drawings of spores and other microscopic features. This volume covers the non-agarics: Puffballs, Earthstars, Stinkhorns, Chanterelles, Toothed Fungi, Club Fungi, Coral Fungi, Polypores, Crust Fungi, Boletes and their relatives, Russulas and Milkcaps. [9780957209466]. …

Condition: New. xvi, 150, col photos + illus. A4. HB. NEW. . Over 330 species illustrated by colour photographs and illustrations including drawings of species along with identification keys to subgenera and species. This is the first major work on the genus Cortinarius in Britain for over sixty years with many species illustrated here for the first time. [9780957209480].…

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16 p., headline partly cut.

Condition: New. 114, col photos + illus. A4. PB. NEW. . The Milkcaps, species of Lactarius and Lactifluus are a popular group of fungi distributed throughout the world and with over 70 species in Britain. All are characterised by the latex or milk which is exuded when they are damaged. Many are brightly coloured or have striking colour changes in their flesh or milk and some are popular edibles. This book aims to help with the identification of the British species by presenting colour photographs of all the British species, many with highly detailed photos of their spores and by the use of readily accessible keys. It provides up to date information on their distribution and ecology and presents recent changes in their classification.…

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