M.N. Sergeeva, the author of this book, is an experienced mushroom picker. She is also a professional artist. Along with deep knowledge of mushrooms, Maria Nikolaevna has a unique ability to notice the smallest details, drawing from nature. That is why its illustrations and descriptions can be safely guided by going on a "quiet hunt". No wonder even familiar biologists ask her to help identify this or that mushroom from photographs sent from different parts of the country.

This book will be useful to beginners who go after the first "catch" of forest beauties. Experienced mushroom pickers who want to expand the assortment of their basket will also find a lot of interesting things for themselves.

Incredible discoveries await gardeners. How not to be surprised to find out that the "toadstools" growing on the lawn under apple trees are actually edible and can compete with the most popular mushrooms in their taste. But for how many years everyone has been squeamishly kicking these real gifts of nature and looking for ways to get rid of them.

The reader will find clues where to go in search of specific mushrooms. Learn about the medicinal properties of certain species. Get an idea about the mushrooms listed in the Red Book.

Thanks to the illustrations and comments of the author, even a beginner will learn to distinguish edible mushrooms from their poisonous counterparts.