Kew - The Magic of Mushrooms
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| ISBN13: | 9781787399068 |
| ISBN10: | 17873990611 |
| Binding: | Hardback |
| No. of pages: | 208 pages |
| Size: | 214x152x22 mm |
| Weight: | 540 g |
| Language: | English |
| Illustrations: | 200 illus |
| 834 |
Created in partnership with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, whose fungarium houses 1.25 million fungi specimens and countless botanical illustrations of interesting mushrooms.
Featuring images of over 100 species, this book explains the folklore, science and occult of fungi, showing that from saving lives to expanding the mind, the potential of these fascinating organisms should not be underestimated.
Explore the wonderful world of some of the most incredible natural forms on our planet - fungi.
At the centre of countless superstitions, folkloric tales and magical beliefs, as well as appearing in recipes and medicines both traditional and modern, mushrooms have incredible powers.
Featuring images of over 100 fascinating species, sourced from the archives at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, The Magic of Mushrooms shows that from saving lives to expanding the mind, the potential of these fascinating organisms should not be underestimated.
Introduction
- The human history of fungus
- How Toadstools work
- Fairy rings
- Fungus in food
- Art and beauty
- Flying high
- The cunning woman's stillroom
- Bad guys
- The dark mirror
- The future of fungus
- Bibliography
- Index
