Troy Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 I am new to foraging for mushrooms. Do anyone knows a really good book or the best book for mushrooms id? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 I use the Audubon guide with both of David Aurora’s pocket guide and mushrooms demystified, primarily. I am way down south hunting the southern Rockies. Neither are comprehensive by any means and location is paramount for what guide you use. Nomenclature also changes which is a constant burr in my side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Posted October 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 Thanks for the info! I will check out Amazon for those books! I am in the Baton Rouge Louisiana area. So i am sure there will be plenty of mushrooms..thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunShroomer3578 Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Check out the second page in south Louisiana post. I linked a few books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guessowii Posted December 21, 2019 Report Share Posted December 21, 2019 I wouldn't bother buying any books that aren't mushrooms of Louisiana or general southern mushrooms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 There are several field guides that are specific to southeastern United States and/or the gulf coast states. Authors include Alan/Arleen Bessette, Elliot, Stephenson. The Audubon guide is an excellent source of information pertaining to mushroom species that span the continent of North America. Using this guide is challenging for a novice mushroom enthusiast. However, it is recommended as a complementary source of info used alongside regional guides. One drawback to the Audubon guide is that the scientific names have not been updated even though many of these names have changed since the Audubon guide was first published. (Author Gary Lincoff had offered to help produce an edition of Audubon that includes updated Latin binomial names, but the publisher declined his offer.) Arora's field guides are excellent, although his emphasis is on mushroom species that occur in western North America (the Rocky Mountains and points west). East of the Rockies mushroom species are mostly different from the west. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 You might be interested in joining a foraging group to go out with in the beginning in addition to the book. These group are very knowledgeable and can show you first hand how to identify ones that grow near you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCn15 Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 On 3/13/2020 at 2:02 PM, Oliver said: You might be interested in joining a foraging group to go out with in the beginning in addition to the book. These group are very knowledgeable and can show you first hand how to identify ones that grow near you. Going with an experienced mycophagist or group is always the best way to learn. Bar none. Some forays charge a small fee...still worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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