Alpine Mushrooms of North America : Treasures Above Treeline

University of Illinois Press

A singular guide to mushrooms on mountain tops Little-known and hard to find, the tiny mushrooms that grow above the treeline offer mycophiles rare opportunities\u2014but also index the advance of global climate change. Cathy L. Cripps\u2019s comprehensive nature guide draws on the twenty-five years of collecting and research that have made her North America\u2019s foremost expert on alpine fungi.\nFeatures include: More than 200 color photographs Small size-perfect for use in the field In-depth scientific information on 150 species, including some recently discovered and most not found outside alpine or Arctic habitats Division of species into ecological groups to aid with searching and identification Coverage of the Rocky Mountains of Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado, with extensions into British\n\nAlpine Mushrooms of North America\nTreasures Above Treeline\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked service;