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Begin to identify more than 200 species of common wild mushrooms found throughout the southern United States with this easy-to-use, photo-rich field guide.
Mushroom hunting is a fun, rewarding way to explore the outdoors—and Mushrooms of the South makes it easier to identify the fungi you find. Designed specifically for the region, this compact field guide features only the species you’re most likely to encounter, so you can spend less time turning pages and more time discovering.
Its innovative organization groups mushrooms first by shape and then by color, making identification fast and intuitive. Hundreds of full-color photographs are paired with concise, easy-to-understand descriptions that cover habitat, season, key identifying features, and helpful comparison notes for distinguishing similar species. Written by expert mycologists Jacob Kalichman and Anthoni Goodman, the guide is approachable for beginners while providing the accuracy and depth appreciated by experienced mushroom enthusiasts.
Whether you’re just beginning your mushrooming journey or expanding your knowledge, Mushrooms of the South is an indispensable companion for hikes, camping trips, and woodland adventures. The information is applicable to Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, eastern Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, eastern Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Inside you’ll find:
- More than 200 common mushrooms found in the South
- Intuitive organization that groups species by shape, then by color
- Hundreds of full-color photographs for quick visual identification
- Helpful comparison notes to distinguish similar-looking mushrooms
- Top Edibles and Top Toxics sections that introduce commonly encountered edible and poisonous species
Jacob Kalichman is a field mycologist devoted to wild mushroom identification and photography. With an ongoing interest in identifying gilled mushrooms in difficult genera, he has taken up digesting and sharing updates in mycological taxonomy. He compiled a compendium of generic names of agarics and Agaricales, published as a paper in 2020 and continually updated. He also maintains suggested common names and associated guidelines for North American fungi. He wrote the current edition of the National Audubon Society Mushrooms of North America and Mushroom Finder. Jacob lives in Tennessee.
Anthoni Goodman has spent decades studying and documenting fungi. He honed his skills in the American Southwest, identifying edible and ecologically significant species through his involvement with the Arizona Mushroom Society. Now a behavioral neuroscientist based in Alabama, he is an active mycologist whose work includes species documentation, rare-species tracking, photography, and community education.
Introduction
Top Edibles
Top Toxics
Mushrooms Grouped by Type
Helpful Resources and Bibliography
Glossary
Index
About the Authors