The Wonder of Mushrooms

<p><b>Get to know the kingdom of Fungi like never before with this unique book that blends mycology with lyrical prose and watercolor paintings.</b></p> <p>Take an extraordinary expedition into the diverse and enchanting realm of fungi. <i>The Wonder of Mushrooms</i> is where science meets poetry, where ancient wisdom converges with modern discovery. Maya Jewell Zeller and Jenny deFouw Geuder guide you into the hidden world beneath our feet. With a blend of scientific insight and artistic appreciation, the authors portray the crucial role of mushrooms in our ecosystem and celebrate their profound cultural significance.</p> <p>Learn about mushrooms’ history and lore. Appreciate their myriad colors, shapes, and forms, as well as their vital role as nature’s decomposers. Discover astonishing facts, such as how some bioluminescent species glow like fallen stars and where the extraordinary Humongous Fungus spans 2,385 acres. Perhaps most importantly, find out how fungi m