Fungi of Aotearoa

Name: Fungi of Aotearoa
Brand: Penguin Group (NZ)
SKU: 9781761047879
Price: 45.0 NZD
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A Curious Forager's Field Guide

By Liv Sisson

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Summary

This book delves into the fascinating world of New Zealand's fungi, combining scientific insights with beautiful photography. It explores the ecological significance, diversity, and unique characteristics of fungi in Aotearoa, making it a perfect blend of education and visual delight for nature enthusiasts.
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Fungi of Aotearoa

Description

The complete introduction to finding, identifying and using mushrooms and other fungi in New Zealand

Enter and explore the fascinating world of fungi.

In this practical and up-to-date guide, forager and fungus enthusiast Liv Sisson shares her top tips and takes the reader on a journey to discover the unique and diverse fungi Aotearoa has to offer.

Discover how to identify the best edible varieties, and how to cook with them, how these incredible organisms have shaped the world as we know it, and the role they are playing in modern medical and environmental research.

Featuring stunning full-colour photographs, fun facts and current descriptions of over 130 species (including our brilliant blue national fungus, werewere kokako), Fungi of Aotearoa is packed full of information and advice that will delight armchair enthusiasts, backcountry explorers and budding experts alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761047879

Publisher: Penguin Group (NZ)

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 May 2023

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Penguin Books (NZ)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 162.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 839g

Pages: 336

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All Books Education & Reference Liv Sisson Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Olivia 'Liv' Sisson is a forager and fungi enthusiast who has been enchanted by the minutiae of nature for as long as she can remember. Liv was raised in Virginia, USA, and first learned how to spot small wonders in the Blue Ridge Mountains. She studied geology and art before moving to Otautahi Christchurch, where she works for New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and leads foraging tours in addition to her work as a writer. Liv has spent countless hours exploring Aotearoa with a curious eye for the flora, fauna and fungi that define this special place. Her writing appears in The Spinoff, Cuisine and Stuff, she has featured on RNZ, and she loves how fungi-spotting micro-adventures introduce wonder and awe into her everyday.