Kapesní atlas hub – Laux Hans E. (2021)

This pocket mushroom guide, with contents in Czech, helps readers quickly and reliably identify 165 mushroom species. It presents the most common mushrooms according to the places where they usually grow: for example, porcini prefer coniferous forests, while champignons thrive in meadows and parks. Descriptions of the 165 best-known local species are accompanied by more than 170 colour photographs and over 80 colour drawings, with clear markings indicating edible, inedible and poisonous mushrooms. A seasonal calendar shows when popular mushrooms can be collected. Each entry covers identifying features such as the size and colour of the cap, gills, tubes and pores, the presence of a ring or bulb, and other distinctive characteristics. Information about habitat includes the season, soil type, whether the mushroom grows singly or in groups, and other biotopes. Practical notes explain what to consider when preparing an edible mushroom and describe its special properties, while field tips point out what to watch for when searching and collecting, including poisonous lookalikes and ways to distinguish them. The mushrooms are also arranged by habitat, including deciduous and mixed forests, coniferous forests, meadows and gardens, wood, and wetlands. The guide advises collecting only mushrooms you know with complete certainty and consulting an expert if you are unsure.