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Mushroom and Toadstools / How to Distinguish Easily the Differences Between Edible and Poisonous Fungi

Chapter 1: EDIBLE AND POISONOUS FUNGI.
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A practical field guide that helps readers separate edible from poisonous fungi through clear descriptions and nature-based illustrations of dozens of species. It supplies indices of common and scientific names, engraved plates of twenty-nine edible and thirty-one poisonous species, and short diagnostic notes on appearance, habitat, and handling. Introductory remarks discuss safe collecting and eating practices, such as choosing fresh specimens, avoiding overconsumption, and caution for beginners. The author emphasizes careful comparison with the plates, offers to identify specimens sent for inspection, and relates occasional personal cautions from earlier mistakes. The volume mixes botanical observation with culinary advice to encourage informed, cautious use of wild fungi.

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Title: Mushroom and Toadstools

Author: Worthington George Smith

Release date: October 24, 2019 [eBook #60561]
Most recently updated: October 17, 2024

Language: English

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EDIBLE AND POISONOUS FUNGI.

“O, mickle is the powerful grace, that lies In plants, herbs, stones, and their true qualities; For nought so vile that on the earth doth live, But to the earth some special good doth give.” Rom. and Jul., Act II., Sc. 3.

LONDON:
WYMAN AND SONS, PRINTERS, GREAT QUEEN STREET,
LINCOLN’S-INN FIELDS, W.C.