A Field Guide to Mushrooms of the Ozarks

The rich diversity of the Ozarks’ fungal species comes alive in A Field Guide to Mushrooms of the Ozarks, the first comprehensive guide devoted exclusively to the region’s mushrooms.

Designed specifically to help readers identify fungi in the field, this clear, accessible field companion catalogs over 500 fully described and more than 300 partially described fungal species and contains nearly 650 color images. A pictorial key to the major groups of fungi provides a useful first step in identifying an unfamiliar mushroom, directing readers to one of seventeen groups based on observable characteristics. Species are arranged alphabetically within their respective groups, with descriptions and photographs supporting identification. 

Whether exploring forests, grasslands, wilderness areas, or the banks of rivers and streams, readers will find A Field Guide to Mushrooms of the Ozarks a great resource for discovering and understanding the fungal diversity of the region.