A field guide to the fungi of Australia By A.M. Young, illustrated by Kay Smith ISBN 0868407429, published 2005 by UNSW Press, colour and b&w illustrations, soft cover, 240 pages Price $A49.95 plus $A11 postage within Australia, overseas postage please request a quote

The most comprehensive general field guide on Australian fungi. More than 170 species are described and illustrated with photographs, water colours or line drawings. It includes lots of interesting facts about fungi - from an explanation of the formation of fairy rings to notes on scientific collecting and preserving.

Table of contents

• Preface
• The kingdom of the fungi
• Some fungal facts
• Fungi on the menu
• Classification and the scientific names of fungi
• Keys to the species
• Species descriptions pages 56-230
• Glossary
• References
• Index of common names
• Species index