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I’ll defer to others on field guides. In general, the more photos and drawings, the better. Taking note of habitat is also important for identification, so notes or photos in the field are better than laying your foraged haul out on a table and opening your book.
The challenges of mushroom identification and their often contested taxonomy are addressed in Merlin Sheldrake’s recent, excellent, book ‘Entangled Life’. Probably my book of the year.
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Finally got around to reading this after you recommendation last year. Absolutely fascinating and mind-blowing book - thanks for mentioning it.
https://royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-awards/book-prizes/science-book-prize/2021/entangled-life/
eskay
Thanks a lot, this was found in the grounds of the RSPB head office near where I live. They have a big estate. If there's any good reference books I'm all ears, I've heard good reports about Roger Phillips - Mushrooms.