Fungi Down Under

Fungi Down Under - the Fungimap guide to Australian fungi

Written by Pat and Ed Grey, and edited by Leon Costermans

Fungi Down Under is the definitive guide to 100 of the Fungimap target species.

The book is published and distributed by Fungimap and all proceeds go to Fungimap to assist with such projects as the fungi mapping scheme and further publications.

Features of Fungi Down Under are:

  • A field guide to 100 of the Fungimap target species, covering all major groups of macrofungi
  • One page per species, with comprehensive descriptions, and comparison against look-alikes
  • Each species accompanied by colour illustrations with important features annotated
  • Introduction includes sections on structure and things to record in the field
  • Glossary, cross-referenced to text illustrations
  • Comprehensive list of literature on fungi
  • Appendixes on name changes, the meaning of scientific names and how to pronounce them
  • The first Australian fungi book to feature distribution maps for all species included
  • Includes a colour chart, another first for an Australian fungi book

RRP $29.95 (incl. GST)

ISBN 0-646-44674-6 Paperback, 146 pp, 8 x 210 x 148 mm

Ordering Fungi Down Under

Fungi Down Under is available from the Fungimap Bookshop

Please email Fungimap if you are from a bookshop or group wishing to order bulk quantities.

Fungi Down Under Aseroe rubra

Example page from Fungi Down Under dealing with Aseroe rubra

Last updated 01 Mar 2010