by Malissa Briggler, Missouri Department of Conservation
Content review by Patrick R. Leacock, Ph.D.
Front cover: Morels are the most widely recognized edible mushroom in Missouri. They can be found throughout the state and are the inspiration of several festivals and mushroom-hunting forays.
Photo by Jim Rathert.
Caution!
If you choose to eat wild mushrooms, safety should be your first concern. Never forget that some mushrooms are deadly, and never eat a mushroom you have not positively identified. If you cannot positively identify a mushroom you want to eat, throw it out. The author, the reviewers, the Missouri Department of Conservation, and its employees disclaim any responsibility for the use or misuse of information in this book.