The Magic of Mushrooms: Fungi in Folklore, Superstition and Traditional Medicine

Explore the wonderful world of some of the most incredible natural forms on our planet - fungi.

At the centre of countless superstitions, folkloric tales and magical beliefs, as well as appearing in recipes and medicines both traditional and modern, mushrooms have incredible powers. Featuring images of over 100 fascinating species, sourced from the archives at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, The Magic of Mushrooms shows that from saving lives to expanding the mind, the potential of these fascinating organisms should not be underestimated.

Author: Sandra Lawrence
Publisher: Welbeck Publishing
Published: 08/09/2022
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 8.40h x 6.10w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9781787399068

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 10/21/2022

About the Author
Lawrence, Sandra: -

Sandra Lawrence is a journalist and author. She writes for the Evening Standard, Guardian, Financial Times, Times, Londonist.com and the English Garden. She is the London columnist for British Heritage magazine and is on the Q&A panel of experts for History Revealed magazine.