In this revised 3rd edition, you'll find descriptions of more than 770 species of common French mushrooms, as well as several recognition aids:
• glossary and pictorial index for quick access to the species you're looking for;
• simple, illustrated identification keys, highlighting the main details to look out for (color, shape, size, smell, etc.);
• fact sheets describing the main intoxication syndromes and associated treatments, enabling rapid treatment adapted to the severity of symptoms;
• 15 cm ruler to measure mushroom size and compare it with the scale on each page.
The originality of this book lies in the quality and richness of its images - indeed, the special digital processing of mushrooms provides a faithful and unique representation and a particular relief, rarely achieved in this field. All the images are presented in clear, concise double color plates. Every detail has been designed to facilitate species recognition: pictograms to distinguish between poisonous and edible species, comparative plates for species that can be confused, and many other points of reference.
A practical and accessible learning tool, this book is an indispensable aid for pharmacy students wishing to consolidate their knowledge of officinal mycology, as well as for pharmacists in their daily practice in the dispensary. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, a pharmacist or a nature lover, this book is designed to help you quickly identify the mushrooms of our forests.
Yves François Pouchus est pharmacien et professeur des universités, spécialisé en sciences végétales et fongiques pharmaceutiques. Président d’honneur de STOLON, association des enseignants chercheurs de sciences végétales et fongiques des facultés de pharmacie de langue française, président du Comité scientifique des Mycologiades internationales de Bellême.
