Pilzführer Schweiz

The Mushroom Guide Switzerland demonstrates identification features through photographs, shows various views of numerous species (underside, top side, profile, different varieties), contains information about distribution and frequency in Switzerland, describes some typical mushroom habitats and partner plants of mushrooms, specifically points out possible confusions, is based on the latest findings regarding mushroom toxins and poisonous mushrooms, provides numerous tips for proper foraging as well as for the preservation and preparation of mushrooms, and includes delicious mushroom recipes from Switzerland. The book also features a chapter on the officially protected mushrooms of Switzerland and their protection periods, as well as - a novelty - a section on cultivated mushrooms as an alternative to wild mushrooms. All images are in color and were taken in Switzerland.