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Fungi of Aotearoa
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  • Published: 2 May 2023
  • ISBN: 9781761047879
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 336
  • RRP: $45.00

Fungi of Aotearoa

A Curious Forager's Field Guide

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2 May 2023
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The complete introduction to finding, identifying and using mushrooms and other fungi in New Zealand

Enter and explore the fascinating world of fungi.

In this practical and up-to-date guide, forager and fungus enthusiast Liv Sisson shares her top tips and takes the reader on a journey to discover the unique and diverse fungi Aotearoa has to offer.

Discover how to identify the best edible varieties, and how to cook with them, how these incredible organisms have shaped the world as we know it, and the role they are playing in modern medical and environmental research.

Featuring stunning full-colour photographs, fun facts and current descriptions of over 130 species (including our brilliant blue national fungus, werewere kokako), Fungi of Aotearoa is packed full of information and advice that will delight armchair enthusiasts, backcountry explorers and budding experts alike.

  • Published: 2 May 2023
  • ISBN: 9781761047879
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 336
  • RRP: $45.00
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About the author

Liv Sisson

Olivia ‘Liv’ Sisson is a curious observer and author who has been enchanted by the minutiae of nature for as long as she can remember. Raised in Virginia, USA, Liv first learned how to spot small wonders in the Blue Ridge Mountains. She studied geology and art before moving to Aotearoa with her now husband. They live in Auckland and enjoy exploring the flora, fauna and fungi that define this special place. Liv's first book, Fungi of Aotearoa, was a bestseller, won several awards and was shortlisted for an Ockham New Zealand Book Award.
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