Book recommendations
Identification books for mushrooms should show a certain range of species.
A good description of the common edible mushrooms and their poisonous counterparts, i.e. poisonous species,
with which edible mushrooms could easily be confused, are a must.
The many types of mushrooms described in the books listed below may initially be confusing to beginners.
However, if you have the appropriate forest experience, it is very helpful to have many comparison options.
Please note: Mushroom books do not replace experience in mushroom identification!
Roger Phillips – Mushrooms
Comprehensive guide with over 1,250 photos of species and excellent describions (English)
Andreas Gminder – Handbuch für Pilzsammler
Description of 340 species of middle Europe (German)
Hans E.Laux – Der große Kosmos Pilzführer
All edible mushrooms with their poisonous counterparts. 1200 species of Europe (German)
Ewald Gerhardt – Der große BLV Pilzführer
Classic guide with 1200 species (German)
Andreas Gminder und Peter Karasch, Zeichnungen von Erhard Ludwig –
Das große Kosmos Handbuch Pilze
More than 1250 species with 2500 excellent drawings of mushrooms and their spurs (German)
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