A Naturalist's Guide to the Fungi of Aotearoa New Zealand

A
Naturalist’s Guide to the Fungi of Aotearoa New Zealand is an easy-to-use introductory identification
guide to 267 species of New Zealand’s fungi, described at species or genus
level; perfect for residents and visitors alike.High
quality photographs are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which
include nomenclature, size, identifying characteristics, habitat, possible
confusion and edibility or toxicity. The user-friendly introduction gives an
overview of what fungi are, how to make a spore print, foraging, taxonomy and
naming, plus a glossary.

Author Biography

Ruben Mita is an
ecologist and writer living in Poneke Wellington. Growing up in the Waitakere
Ranges of Tamaki Makaurau Auckland, he discovered a love of fungi from an early
age. He holds degrees in Ecology and Biodiversity, Ecological Restoration,
English and Music from Te Herenga Waka University of Wellington, and is also a
published poet.