Chronicle Books | Fungi of Aotearoa | A Curious Forager's Field Guide

There’s a whole other world hiding on the forest floor — you just need to know what you’re looking for.

Fungi of Aotearoa by Liv Sisson is a fascinating introduction to the weird, wonderful and incredibly diverse fungi found throughout New Zealand.

Written by forager and fungi enthusiast Liv Sisson, this practical guide features more than 130 species, with stunning full-colour photographs and up-to-date descriptions to help you discover and better understand what might be growing in the bush, garden or along your next walking track.

Learn about fungi identification and foraging, discover edible varieties and ideas for using them in the kitchen, and explore the extraordinary role fungi have played in shaping the natural world.

The book also looks beyond the forest floor, exploring the part fungi are playing in modern medical and environmental research and sharing plenty of fascinating facts along the way.

And, of course, you'll meet some uniquely Kiwi characters — including the spectacular blue werewere-kōkako, one of Aotearoa's most recognisable fungi.

Whether you're an enthusiastic forager, nature lover, backcountry explorer or simply someone who's always wondered what those curious little mushrooms are, this is a gorgeous guide to keep close at hand.

Why We Love It

• Features more than 130 fungi species
• Focuses specifically on fungi found in Aotearoa New Zealand
• Stunning full-colour photography
• Practical identification information
• Advice and tips for budding foragers
• Explores edible fungi and ways to cook with them
• Packed with fascinating fungi facts
• Looks at the ecological importance of fungi
• Explores modern medical and environmental research
• Includes the beautiful werewere-kōkako
• Great for beginners and experienced nature enthusiasts
• Fabulous gift for trampers, gardeners, foragers and curious Kiwis
• Just as interesting from the armchair as it is out in the bush

Author: Liv Sisson
Species Featured: 130+
Focus: New Zealand Fungi, Identification & Foraging
ISBN: 9781761047879

For forest wanderers, curious minds and anyone who has ever stopped beside a strange little mushroom and wondered, “What on earth is that?”