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This identification handbook describes over 230 species of mushrooms and toadstools that are commonly found in Britain and Europe. Portable and clear, it is a useful guide for those who collect mushrooms. Each mushroom or toadstool entry includes: photograph/artwork and a clear description of what it looks like; details of size, habitat and season when it can be found; an indication of whether it is edible or poisonous; and the names of similar species with which the mushrooms or toadstools could be confused, and details of the differences between them.