Kew – The Magic of Mushrooms: Fungi in folklore, superstition and traditional medicine
- Publisher : Welbeck Publishing Group
- Illustrations : 200 illus
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Description:
Created in partnership with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, whose fungarium houses 1.25 million fungi specimens and countless botanical illustrations of interesting mushrooms.
Explore the wonderful world of some of the most incredible natural forms on our planet – fungi.
At the centre of superstitions, folkloric tales and magical beliefs, as well as appearing in recipes and medicines both traditional and modern, mushrooms have incredible powers.
Featuring over 100 species, this book shows that from saving lives to expanding the mind, these fascinating organisms should not be underestimated.