Mushrooms of West Virginia and the Central Appalachians

by Roody, William C.

• ISBN13: 9780813190396
• ISBN10: 0813190398
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-04-25
• Publisher: Univ Pr of Kentucky

Summary

" With its dense forests and plentiful rainfall, West Virginia and the rest of the Central Appalachian region is an almost perfect habitat for hundreds of varieties of wild mushrooms. For the mushroom hunter, this vast bounty provides sheer delight and considerable challenge, for every outdoor excursion offers the chance of finding a mushroom not previously encountered. For both the seasoned mycologist and the novice mushroom hunter, Mushrooms of West Virginia and the Central Appalachians serves as a solid introduction s of the region. Some 400 species are described and illustrated with the author's own stunning color photographs, and many more are discussed in the text. Detailed mushroom descriptions assure confident identifications. Each species account includes remarks about edibility and extensive commentary to help distinguish similar species. A comprehensive glossary of specialized mycological terms is provided.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
Acknowledgments	xii
Introduction	1	(8)
How to Use This Book	9	(1)
Pictured Key to Major Groups	10	(3)
Gilled Mushrooms	13	(268)
Key to Groups of Gilled Mushrooms	14	(2)
Descriptions of Gilled Mushrooms	16	(265)
Boletes and Stalked Polypores	281	(88)
Key to Groups of Boletes and Stalked Polypores	282	(1)
Descriptions of Boletes and Stalked Polypores	283	(86)
Bracket Fungi	369	(22)
Tooth Fungi	391	(16)
Club Fungi	407	(14)
Coral Mushrooms and Look-Alikes	421	(16)
Puffballs, Earthstars, and Similar Mushrooms	437	(14)
Jelly Fungi	451	(6)
Cup Fungi	457	(20)
Morels, False Morels, and Saddle Mushrooms	477	(12)
Mycoparasites	489	(10)
Glossary	499	(6)
References	505	(2)
Index to Scientific and Common Names	507