A beautifully illustrated identification key to the basidiomycotes of temperate Europe The basidiomycetes comprise some of the best-known groups in the Kingdom of Fungi, including most mushrooms prized by mushroom hunters. Fungi of Temperate Europe: Keys to the Basidiomycotes covers more than 4,600 species found in the region. These stunningly illustrated scientific keys offer a revolutionary approach to identification. Incisive descriptions provide information on everything from distinguishing characteristics and morphology to ecology and distribution, and each form group begins with an innovative comparison wheel with guiding up-close photos and drawings of essential microscopic features. This is a must-have resource for amateur and professional mycologists alike. Features illustrated ID keys to chanterelles, agarics, boletes, polypores, corticioid fungi, tooth fungi, cyphelloid fungi, club fungi, jelly fungi, puffballs, and many more Includes a wealth of photos, comparison wheels, color squares, and line drawings Uses an accessible system that guides you step-by-step to successful identification An invaluable companion to the acclaimed two-volume mycological guide, Fungi of Temperate Europe.