Discover the breathtaking beauty of mushrooms with insights from a master forager. This guide explores how to identify mushrooms and utilize them in cooking, home remedies, and spiritual practices.

Foraging for mushrooms is both a meditative experience and a rewarding escape into nature. Even if you're not yet ready to venture into the woods, this enchanting visual guide serves as an excellent introduction to 25 easily identifiable mushroom species, organized by location and purpose.

Author Jess Starwood, who has led hundreds of foraging trips, shares her extensive knowledge of nature with readers. This is her first book, and it celebrates the fascinating world of fungi—making it perfect for both beginners and seasoned mushroom enthusiasts.

All mushrooms possess specific characteristics that are easy to recognize when guided by the right teacher. Under Starwood's expert guidance, readers will learn to identify important features such as caps, stipes, gills, and pores. They will encounter well-known species like Reishi, Lion’s Mane, Candy Cap, and Chanterelle, discover the best harvesting seasons, and enjoy delicious recipes featuring culinary favorites. Above all, this guide encourages readers to strengthen their connection to nature and dream of the wondrous world of fungi.