Find mushrooms quickly and identify them reliably The mushroom picker's pocket guide for quick and reliable identification of 165 species of mushrooms. * Collect and get to know our mushrooms Do you like to go mushroom picking? This pocket guide to the world of mushrooms presents the most common species according to where they usually grow. Spruce and brown mushrooms, for example, prefer coniferous forests, while champignons thrive in meadows and parks. Thanks to this knowledge, you can easily find your favorite mushrooms, and you can just as easily recognize and reliably identify unknown ones based on the described characteristic features. The mushroom picker's pocket guide contains: • Descriptions of 165 of our most famous mushrooms • Over 170 color photos and over 80 color drawings • Clear labeling of edible, inedible and poisonous mushrooms • BONUS – seasonal calendar with an overview of when to collect popular mushrooms Mushroom descriptions in the book are divided into of the following categories: CHARACTERS: here you will find the most important identifying characters by which you can recognize the mushroom you have found. How big is the hat and what color is it? What do scales, tubes and pores look like? Does the mushroom have a ring? Am I watching? What are other typical distinguishing marks? OCCURRENCE: this section indicates the time of year the species can be found. However, the time of occurrence may vary slightly from the given data depending on the altitude and the weather. You will also find data on the composition of the soil, whether the fungus is found singly or in groups, as well as in other habitats. USEFUL INFORMATION: it is very important for mushroom pickers whether a mushroom is edible or not. What do I have to pay attention to during preparation? What special properties does the mushroom have? TIPS FOR THE FIELD: here the mushroom picker will briefly learn what to watch out for when searching and collecting. Does the mushroom have a poisonous doppelganger? How can they be distinguished? In the atlas, mushrooms are also clearly divided according to the locations in which they thrive best – in deciduous and mixed forest, in coniferous forest, in meadows and gardens, on wood or in wetlands. If you know where certain types of mushrooms usually grow, you can find a rich mushroom supply quickly and easily. And now all that's left to do is go out into nature in sturdy shoes and suitable clothes, with a basket and a knife. Always collect only those mushrooms that you know for sure. If you are unsure about certain species, consult an expert. This atlas will be a great guide on your journey to learn about mushrooms.