Anyone who likes to collect more than cep and chanterelle knows how quickly one becomes uncertain with other species: Is it an edible fungus or a poisonous look-alike? Both beginners and experienced mushroom hunters will find dependable advice in this book on identifying more than 400 species native to Europe and North America. Every mushroom is depicted with a colour photograph shot in the natural environment and described with detailed information on its appearance, shape, colour, smell, and edibility. Information regarding the risk of mistaking one mushroom for another as well as a glossary and index complete this handy manual.