A Field Guide to the Fungi of Australia

Name: A Field Guide to the Fungi of Australia
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780868407425
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By Tony Young and Kay Smith

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A Field Guide to the Fungi of Australia by Tony Young and Kay Smith is a comprehensive exploration of Australia's diverse fungal flora. It offers detailed descriptions and vibrant photographs to aid in the identification of numerous species. This guide is perfect for both amateur enthusiasts and professional mycologists keen to deepen their understanding of the fungal kingdom in the Australian context.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the diverse and colourful mushroom and fungal world of Australia. It's perfect for nature enthusiasts who love exploring the outdoors and want to expand their knowledge about the unique fungi that inhabit Australian landscapes.

A Field Guide to the Fungi of Australia

An indispensable field guide to Australia's fungi by one of the nation's foremost experts.

Description

Discover fascinating facts about fungi, from how fairy rings are formed to notes on scientific collecting and preserving.

This indispensable field guide by one of the foremost experts on Australian fungi, Tony Young, describes more than 170 species, making it one of the most comprehensive general guides to the nation's fungi. Beautifully illustrated by Kay Smith, it includes species from all parts of Australia with picture-based keys for ease of identification.

This guide superbly showcases Australia's fungi, from the brightly coloured, fluorescent, elegant, and fragrant to the highly toxic.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780868407425

Publisher: NewSouth Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 2004

Country: Australia

Imprint: NewSouth Publishing

Illustration: 192 illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by Kay Smith

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 212.0mm

Weight: 511g

Pages: 248

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Education & Reference Kay Smith Non-Fiction Plants Science & Nature Tony Young

About the Author

Tony Young is regarded as one of the foremost experts on Australian fungi, with a special interest in toxic species. He has been formally studying fungi for many decades, with his interest starting at the age of 11 when he was given a book on Australian fungi. Tony has provided most of the photos in this book.