To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Unlike the shorter Collins Gem handbook above, this larger resource focuses purely on British mushrooms and toadstools and goes into greater detail about each one. The titles include “Wild Mushroom Cookbook: form [sic] forest to gourmet plate, a complete guide to wild mushroom cookery” and “The Supreme Mushrooms Books Field Guide of the South-West”. The Fungi Guide is packed with detailed illustrations that aid in the correct identification of mushrooms, complete with descriptions and notes on identifying similar-looking species. This book covers, in essence, everything that fungi have done, are doing and will do for Humans and the planet.

Collins Gem books are a great place to start if you’re looking to find out more about a specific topic. Additionally, the book features a comprehensive introduction that covers important topics such as safety, equipment, laws, ethics, and preparation methods. The book discusses characteristics of mushrooms around the world, fascinating fungi lore, and helpful tips. They are both great books but I’d like to get hold of a bigger more comprehensive book that I can keep at home for trickier IDs. Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwestby Steve Trudell and Joe Ammirati is a favorite of Pacific Coast foragers.Alongside the text is a wealth of handy photos and illustrations, making it easier to classify each type of fungi.

However, it's worth checking above for the most recent editions and user reviews, as great new books might have been published that could also be excellent choices. If you're drawn to the mystical allure of these unique fungi, curious about the art of responsibly foraging them from nature's bounty, and intrigued by the idea of cultivating them in a controlled environment, you've entered a space that caters to your quest for knowledge. You could pour yourself another cup of coffee and ride the caffeine buzz for a while, but you know you’ll only feel more drained when it wears off.Fungarium is part of the Welcome to the Museum series of books, which covers a range of topics, from anatomy to astronomy. Find out how to identify the most common species found in Britain, plus essential safety tips on which mushrooms are edible or poisonous with our British fungi guide. This guide is here to help keep you safe, however, please ensure that you use multiple sources for identifying mushrooms.