ByAlan E. Bessette, William C. Roody, Arleen R. Bessette and Dail L. Dunaway. This book is a comprehensive field guide to the mushrooms of the southeastern United States. Although it will stand on its own, it is intended to complement and serve as a companion to Mushrooms of Northeastern North America. Together these volumes form a foundation and reference for identifying mushrooms found in eastern North America from Canada to the subtropics of Florida and Texas. Featuring more than 450 species, this volume includes detailed descriptions and rich color photographs. It emphasizes identification based primarily on macroscopic field characters for easier use by a general audience. 373 pages, hardcover.