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The Fifth Kingdom
Bryce Kendrick · Updated August 2026
Why it earned a place
The fourth edition brings fungal taxonomy, molecular genetics, toxicology, medical mycology, fungicides, and practical applications into a full-color introduction written with enough clarity for serious independent study.
- Best for
- Mycology students, mushroom growers, naturalists, educators, and readers who want the biology behind field identification and cultivation
- Material / format
- Fourth-edition paperback · 512 pages · ISBN 9781585104598
- Know before buying
- This is a broad scientific introduction, not a portable regional identification guide or a sole source for edibility decisions. Mycological taxonomy continues to change; consult current literature for research or field use. Amazon also shows used and other editions from $19.99, with condition, pricing, and availability varying
Expected price$59.95
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Selection notes
A rigorous and unusually readable introduction to the science of fungi.
Every object page combines practical reasoning, limitations, care, and the context needed to decide whether it belongs in your own kitchen, field kit, bookshelf, or home.