A FIELD GUIDE TO THE MUSHROOMS OF SOUTH AFRICA **First Edition**

Ranging as it does from the strange but delicious Ink Cap to the colourful but hallucinogenic Fly Agaric, from the Puff-ball and Bracket Fungi to the aptly-named Stinkhorns, A Field Guide to the Mushrooms of South Africa has proved invaluable to mycologist and casual mushroom hunter alike. In this edition, more than 150 of southern Africa's most commonly-found fungi are expertly described, and delicately but accurately illustrated by means of water colour paintings and photographs. Succinct descriptions highlight the important features of each fungus, and distinguish between similar species. The details on collecting localities, habitats, and associated plants not only provide information on species' ecology but also enable the inexperienced hunter to search for particular mushrooms or other fungi.  Hardcover with picture boards. Hilda Levin, Simon Rappoport, Derek Mitchel, illustrations by Margo Branch. First edition published by Struik, 1985. 168 pages with Index. Reference List. Glossary. Recipes. Chapters on history of mycology, special descriptions, collecting, mushrooms in the kitchen etc. Good condition. Registered postage is R45.00.