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.

ISBN-13: 9781787399068

Media Type: Hardcover

Publisher: Welbeck Publishing

Publication Date: 08-09-2022

Pages: 208

Product Dimensions: 8.40h x 6.10w x 0.90d

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.