Mushrooms Demystified is widely considered one of the most influential mushroom identification guides ever written. More than a field guide, it is an invitation to explore the incredible diversity, ecology, and natural history of fungi. Combining scientific accuracy with humor, storytelling, and accessible language, David Arora transformed mushroom identification from an intimidating academic exercise into an engaging adventure. Covering more than 2,000 mushroom species, this comprehensive reference includes detailed descriptions, identification keys, habitat information, mushroom folklore, toxicology, culinary uses, and practical guidance for safe and responsible mushroom foraging. While fungal taxonomy continues to evolve, the observational skills and ecological understanding taught in this book remain timeless. Readers learn not only how to identify mushrooms, but how to notice patterns in forests, fields, and ecosystems that reveal the hidden relationships between fungi and the natural world. For anyone interested in mushroom identification, mushroom hunting, wild mushroom foraging, fungal ecology, natural history, or mycology, Mushrooms Demystified remains an essential reference. At Mycoterra Farm, we value books that inspire people to look more closely at the world around them, and few have encouraged more curiosity and wonder about fungi than this classic work. Author Biography David Arora is an American naturalist, writer, and a biologist who specializes in the study of fungi. The author of two popular books on the identification of wild fungi--Mushrooms Demystified and All That the Rain Promises and More--Arora has also written about conservation issues relating to recreational and commercial mushroom cultivation. Number of Pages: 1056 Dimensions: 2.14 x 8.38 x 6.1 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: October 01, 1986