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Fungi Of Aotearoa : A Curious Forager's Field Guide
Paperback Edition: 1
The complete introduction to finding, identifying and using mushrooms and other fungi in New Zealand
In this practical and up-to-date guide, forager and fungus enthusiast Liv Sisson shares her top tips and takes the reader on a journey to discover the unique and diverse fungi Aotearoa has to offer. Discover how to identify the best edible varieties, and how to cook with them, how these incredible organisms have shaped the world as we know it, and the role they are playing in modern medical and environmental research.
Featuring stunning full-colour photographs, fun facts and current descriptions of over 130 species (including our brilliant blue national fungus, werewere kokako), Fungi of Aotearoa is packed full of information and advice that will delight armchair enthusiasts, backcountry explorers and budding experts alike.
Pages : 336
Publisher : Penguin Books
Publication date : 2023-05-02
Subjects: Awards, Staff Picks, Non-fiction, New Zealand, NZ Natural History, 2024 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards