The pocket-sized guide to mushrooms and toadstools of Great Britain. This completely new edition combines both photographs and artwork to give a really practical identification guide.

Collins Gem Mushrooms and Toadstools describes over 230 species which are commonly found in Britain and Europe. Portable and clear, it is the ideal guide for those out collecting mushrooms.

Each mushroom or toadstool entry includes: *Photograph or artwork and clear description of its appearance
*Details of size, habitat and season when it can be found
*An indication of whether it is edible or poisonous
*The names of similar species with which the mushrooms or toadstools could be confused, and details of the differences between them.