Description
Mushroom Guide of the Països Catalans
Book Summary
This field guide is an essential reference work for mycology enthusiasts in the Països Catalans. The reader will find the information necessary to recognize most species of scientific, ecological, and gastronomic interest in the region. With a practical and rigorous approach, the book allows for the identification of fungi and, most importantly, helps avoid confusion with toxic species. This new edition updates the nomenclature and common names, and incorporates 225 described species with high-quality photographs, making it an indispensable tool for safe foraging and mycological study.
What is it about?
The work is a complete field guide that facilitates the identification of fungi in the territory of the Països Catalans. The book is structured around classification keys updated according to modern taxonomic criteria, which group species to facilitate their determination. It includes detailed descriptions of 225 species, accompanied by abundant high-quality photographs showing key morphological details. In addition to visual identification, the guide provides data on the microscopy of the species and offers practical information on their gastronomic and ecological interest, always with the primary goal of helping the reader distinguish edible specimens from toxic ones.
Main Topics
- Mushroom identification: dichotomous keys and detailed species descriptions.
- Practical mycology: recognition of edible and toxic species.
- Updated taxonomy: nomenclature and classification according to modern scientific criteria.
- Ethnomycology: common names and traditional uses in the Països Catalans.
- Mycological gastronomy: culinary value of the described species.
Who is it recommended for?
This guide is aimed at both amateur mycologists and experienced mushroom foragers looking for a rigorous and updated reference work. It is also suitable for biology or natural science students interested in the local fungal flora, as well as anyone who wishes to delve into the safe identification of mushrooms within the Països Catalans.
What this book offers
- Safety in foraging: helps avoid confusion with toxic species through keys and detailed photographs.
- Scientific update: nomenclature and taxonomy revised according to the most recent criteria.
- Precision in identification: description of 225 species with high-quality images and microscopic data.
- Local knowledge: common names and references to the territory of the Països Catalans.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Pascual i Lluvià, Ramon
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: Catalan
- Topic: Mycology, Fungi
- Collection: Guies de Camp
- Binding: Paperback
- Date of publication: Not specified
- Number of pages: 296
- Weight: 535 g
Editorial Review
This is a solid and updated field guide, designed for an audience that values both scientific rigor and practical utility. The inclusion of 225 species with quality photographs and modern taxonomic keys makes it a reliable tool for identification. Its focus on the territory of the Països Catalans and the revision of common names provide added value for local foragers. It is a recommended work for anyone seeking a complete and safe reference in the world of mycology.