Books by Alan E. Bessette

The first book devoted to the nearly 1,400 mushroom species found in the five-state Gulf Coast region-with more than 650 color illustrations and dichotomous identification keys that will delight foragers, cooks, and scholars alike.

Mushrooms in the wild present an enticing challenge: some are delicious, others deadly, still others take on almost unbelievable forms. This field guide introduces 650 mushrooms found in the Carolinas-more than 50 of them appearing in a field guide for the first time-using clear language and color photographs to reveal their unique features.