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Wild Edible Mushrooms of Alberta: A Field Guide Paperback – April 27 2018

by Tom Cervenka (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars 261 ratings

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This field guide covers the wild edible mushrooms of Alberta that are most suitable for novice mushroom pickers. Learn how to confidently identify mushrooms based on key characteristics and how to distinguish look-alikes. This comprehensive and lightweight guide is ideal for backpackers, hikers, and other nature enthusiasts.
  • over 120 full color photos of edible mushrooms
  • 50 detailed species descriptions that assume no knowledge of mycology
  • clear descriptions of the key features of each edible mushroom
  • 63 look-alike mushrooms and how to tell them apart
  • culinary notes, including tips on preparation and preservation
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  3. Publication date
    April 27 2018
  4. Dimensions
    13.97 x 0.51 x 21.59 cm
  5. ISBN-10
    098815062X
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0988150621
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Northern Bushcraft Publishing
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 27 2018
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 85 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 098815062X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0988150621
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 170 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.97 x 0.51 x 21.59 cm
  • 鶹 Rank: #1,145 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 261 ratings

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Customers find the content, illustrations, and readability of the book great. They say it's easy to read and supports easy-to-use information. Readers also mention the book gives them an idea of the mushrooms that can be eaten safely.

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29 customers mention "Content"27 positive2 negative

Customers find the content of the book good. They say it's a great field guide for Western Canada, Alberta specifically. Readers also mention the book has great photos and descriptions of mushrooms. However, some say it doesn't cover a lot of species.

"Great book highly reccomended" Read more

"Great field guide for basic mushroom identification" Read more

"Best book I've found for Alberta mushrooms. Covers identification with the help of great photos. It also covers edibility which is important...." Read more

"The good: Love the book. Great pictures and descriptions...." Read more

12 customers mention "Illustrations"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the illustrations beautiful and nice. They also like the details.

"...Covers identification with the help of great photos. It also covers edibility which is important...." Read more

"The good: Love the book. Great pictures and descriptions...." Read more

"This book has great colour photographs and decent descriptions. The information on mushroom basics is well laid out and easy to read...." Read more

"Good quality and size. Excellent pictures with supporting easy to use information." Read more

5 customers mention "Readability"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and interesting. They say the pictures support easy-to-use information and reduce confusion when trying to identify the content.

"Easy to read, small enough to take on excursions. Very comprehensive list and descriptions of mushrooms edible and not specific to Alberta." Read more

"...The information on mushroom basics is well laid out and easy to read...." Read more

"Good quality and size. Excellent pictures with supporting easy to use information." Read more

"...Less confusion when trying to identify. Price point could be better." Read more

3 customers mention "Mushroom identification"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book gives them an idea of the mushrooms that can be eaten safely. They say it's a great field guide for basic mushroom identification. Readers also mention the descriptions of mushrooms are edible and not specific to Alberta.

"...Very comprehensive list and descriptions of mushrooms edible and not specific to Alberta." Read more

"...and more, if you are walking through the bush or lost it gives you an idea of the mushrooms that can be eaten safely...." Read more

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  • Chelly Bean
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for new mushroom fans
    Reviewed in Canada on October 20, 2021
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    The good: Love the book. Great pictures and descriptions. I'm brand new to foraging and it's written for and intended for people new to mycology and foraging. It also lists 2 websites that are supremely helpful. Very detailed descriptions and lots of great info (like taste descriptors, and whether or not they need to be cooked or boiled before eating, etc)

    The bad: it doesnt show ALL available or edible mushrooms in Alberta. There's only about 50 or so listed. And if you're on the hunt for "magic" shrooms, this book does not list them. It also describes what poisonous mushrooms each one may resemble, but doesn't show pictures of the poisonous ones to illustrate the difference.
    I just like finding mushrooms like a scavenger hunt, so that's not a problem, but if you plan to collect & eat what you find, I'd suggest using an app on your phone or posting a picture of the mushroom in chats or on mushroom-enthusiast websites that help identify them before consuming them.

    The ugly: NOTHING! the pictures are absolutely beautiful and overall it's a great resource for someone new to mushroom foraging.

    Happy hunting!
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  • GS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive
    Reviewed in Canada on December 11, 2024
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    Easy to read, small enough to take on excursions. Very comprehensive list and descriptions of mushrooms edible and not specific to Alberta.
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  • 鶹 Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good start... but more mushrooms could have been added
    Reviewed in Canada on October 5, 2018
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    This book has great colour photographs and decent descriptions. The information on mushroom basics is well laid out and easy to read. The book is limited with only showing 50 different mushrooms and sadly 4 of the pages were devoted to puff balls. A number of mushrooms chosen for this book were described as mediocre edibles. I was disappointed to see a number of common Alberta mushrooms were not included in this collection. For example, Shaggy Parasols are an excellent mushroom to collect and eat but were not included. As mentioned in the headline... a good start but could have had much more added to make it a more comprehensive book.
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  • Stephan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in Canada on February 20, 2025
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    Great book highly reccomended
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  • Miche
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in Canada on November 12, 2024
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    Best book with descriptions & colour photos.
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  • Jeff
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference book
    Reviewed in Canada on January 6, 2024
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    Good quality and size.
    Excellent pictures with supporting easy to use information.
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  • rgbdoc
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best book I've found for Alberta mushrooms.
    Reviewed in Canada on August 21, 2022
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    Best book I've found for Alberta mushrooms. Covers identification with the help of great photos. It also covers edibility which is important. I'm buying another copy for my granddaughter as she is a mushroom fan and needs a good book like this.
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  • Daryle Rimmer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Identifiying mushroom
    Reviewed in Canada on June 20, 2025
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    Nephew picking wild mushrooms. I wanted him to be safe with edible mushrooms. So far so good!
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