Download or read book How to Identify Edible Mushrooms written by Patrick Harding and published by HarperCollins (UK). This book was released on 2007 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'How to Identify Edible Mushrooms' describes all the edible species of mushroom, together with those with which they may be confused. Organised by habitat for easy reference, it is beautifully illustrated and includes the best ways to cook and eat the mushrooms you collect.Main species are illustrated in their relevant habitat, and key features are described in detail. 'Lookalikes' are shown alongside the main species, and additional illustrations indicate how they differ.Calendar bars indicating at what time of year you can expect to see each mushroom along with an annotated cross-section giving accurate measurements make identification easier.