From the forageable to the bizarre,this book is an introduction to 50 of the fungi kingdomΓÇÖs most interesting mushrooms. Mushrooms have existed for millenniawhich can make it overwhelming to dip into mycology. Used throughout human history for foodmedicineand expanding our consciousnessfungi have shaped the planet and the pastappearing everywhere from fairy tales and health-food stores to The X-Files. ThereΓÇÖs an entire universe of fungimuch of which is yet to be discovered. To teach you about the basicsMushroom Magic features 50 types. Flip through beautifully illustrated mushrooms and learn about their habitatusesand history to become a budding expert in mycology.