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title: "Mushrooms: A World-Renowned Guide to Foraging and British Natural History (Collins Gem)"
brand: "patrick harding, alan outen"
price: "R458"
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reviews_count: 13
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# Pocket-sized foraging guide 240+ species detailed High-res photos & illustrations Mushrooms: A World-Renowned Guide to Foraging and British Natural History (Collins Gem)

**Brand:** patrick harding, alan outen
**Price:** R458
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍄 Unlock the wild with every page – your pocket gateway to nature’s secrets!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Mushrooms: A World-Renowned Guide to Foraging and British Natural History (Collins Gem) by patrick harding, alan outen
- **How much does it cost?** R458 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Clear, Detailed Visuals:** Instant ID with stunning photos and diagrams
- • **Ultra-Portable Pocket Format:** Take expert knowledge wherever you wander
- • **Explore 240+ Mushroom Species:** Comprehensive coverage for confident foraging
- • **Perfect for Nature Enthusiasts:** Join a community of savvy foragers and naturalists
- • **Authoritative & Updated Content:** Trustworthy insights from a world-renowned guide

## Overview

This updated Collins Gem guide offers over 240 species of British and northern European mushrooms and toadstools, featuring detailed descriptions, habitat info, edibility warnings, and high-quality images—all in a compact, easy-to-navigate pocket format ideal for on-the-go foragers and nature lovers.

## Description

The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look and updated material.
This is the perfect pocket guide for nature and foraging enthusiasts keen to identify the most commonly found mushrooms and toadstools in Britain and northern Europe.
Authoritative text, beautiful photographs and detailed illustrations show the distinguishing features of each mushroom and toadstool, including details of size, habitat and when it can be found, whether it is edible or poisonous and most importantly, which similar species it can be confused with and why.
This new edition builds on the strengths of the unrivalled original, now expanded to include over 240 species of mushroom and toadstool.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Dimensions | 1.52 x 8.38 x 11.68 cm |
| Edition | New edition |
| Isbn 10 | 0007183070 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-0007183074 |
| Item Weight | 1.05 kg |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 256 pages |
| Publication Date | 12 April 2011 |
| Publisher | Collins |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Clear illustrations, handy pocket sized guide.
*by  on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 18 July 2025*

Truly pocket sized, lovely clear illustrations and information. Nice and easy to navigate and flick through to find what you need. A great asset on a walk to identify mushrooms.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really good starter book
*by  on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 25 May 2026*

Purchased for novice she’s getting good at ID

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Small book but handy to have with you in a car
*by  on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 14 December 2025*

Good comprehensive little book on mushrooms and identifies very easily.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Collins Gem Mushrooms: The Quick Way to Identify Mushrooms and Toadstools
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- Wild Flowers (Collins Gem)

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*Last updated: 2026-09-12*