Several thousand species of mushrooms of diverse appearance, color, taste and smell grow in Europe. Some mushrooms are associated with certain trees, while others grow on both deciduous and coniferous trees. The publication summarizes a selection of mushrooms from all over Europe, contains concise illustrations of more than 200 species, and individual profiles include occurrence in the natural environment and distribution, and significant details needed for identification. The edition uniquely combines the practicality of the hand-held format and the comprehensiveness of the representative selection.