Book: Mushrooms of the Rocky Mountain Region

Book Description

In Mushrooms of the Rocky Mountain Region, Vera Evenson describes more than 220 species of the region’s most conspicuous, distinctive, interesting, and ecologically important mushrooms. This comprehensive guide features introductory chapters on the basics of mushroom structure, life cycles, and habitats. Profiles include color photographs, keys, and diagrams to aid in identification, and tips on how to recognize and avoid poisonous mushrooms.

  • Covers Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, as well as adjacent areas in Montana and Idaho
  • Helpful keys for identification
  • Clear, color-coded layout
  • An essential reference for mushroom enthusiasts, hikers, and naturalists
Vera Stucky Evenson is the curator of the Sam Mitchel Herbarium of Fungi at Denver Botanic Gardens. She collects and studies thousands of specimens and photographs of native mushrooms in many ecosystems, including those that grow in city environments. She served as president of the Colorado Mycological Society, and has received the North American Mycological Association’s Award for Contributions to Amateur Mycology. She holds a bachelor’s degree in botany and bacteriology and a master’s degree in microbiology.

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