Inedible Collection

Botanical plate depicting Good and Bad Mushrooms, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT177800 Botanical plate depicting Good and Bad Mushrooms, c.1900 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

Amanita Muscaria from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850)
STC148921 Amanita Muscaria from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850), published in 1821 (engraving) by Hoquart, L.F.J

Close Up Of An Amanita Muscaria Mushroom

Non-edible False Bolete Mushroom -Tylopilus felleus-, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Mouldy bread. The white areas are fungal mycelia, masses of thread-like structures (hyphae) that absorb nutrients. The blue-green areas are the fungal spores (reproductive structures)

Mouldy lemon. Penicillium sp. fungus growing on a lemon (Citrus limon). The fungus has spread over the surface of the fruit, producing a network (mycelium, white) of fine filaments (hyphae)

Blue stain fungi (Chlorociboria aeruginascens) on rotting wood. This inedible fungus stains the wood it grows on a blue-green colour. Such wood was formerly used for veneers in marquetry

USA, Washington, Seabeck. Close-up of poisonous bittersweet nightshade berries. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Calvatia gigantea, Giant Puffball, football-shaped mushrooms in a field, including ripe, edible white ones and inedible, older brown ones

Agricultural Pictures: Thrashing, 1846

Our Housekeeping, illustration from David Copperfield by Charles Dickens
KW259242 Our Housekeeping, illustration from David Copperfield by Charles Dickens (1812-70) first published 1850 (litho) by Browne

Liver Milkcap -Lactarius hepaticus-, mycorrhizal fungus, inedible

Green mold, bread mold, mold spores, mold cultures

Common Earthball (Scleroderma citrinum) fruiting body, growing amongst Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) leaf litter on woodland floor, Norfolk, England, September

Dryads Saddle (Polyporus squamosus) fruiting bodies, growing on standing dead wood, Hale, Cumbria, England, May

Bark Bonnet (Mycena speirea) fruiting bodies, growing on dead branch, Admaston, Staffordshire, England, October

Agricultural Pictures: Thrashing, 1846

Soap-scented Tricholoma (Tricholoma saponaceum) fruiting bodies, growing amongst fallen leaves in woodland, Leicestershire, England, September

Piggyback Shanklet (Collybia cirrhata) fruiting bodies, group growing amongst moss covered fallen pine needles, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, September

White Domecap (Lyophyllum connatum) fruiting bodies, troop growing in tuft of grass, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, September

Velvet Roll-rim (Tapinella atrotomentosa) fruiting body, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, October

Birch Milkcap (Lactarius tabidus) fruiting bodies, growing in moss on banks of freshwater loch, Loch Ruthven, Inverness-shire, Highlands, Scotland, August

Zoned Tooth Fungus (Hydnellum concrescens) fruiting bodies, growing through fallen pine needles, Loch Garten RSPB Reserve, Abernethy Forest, Cairngorms N.P

Devils Tooth Fungus (Hydnellum peckii) young fruiting body, bleeding bright red juice, growing through fallen pine needles, Loch Garten RSPB Reserve, Abernethy Forest, Cairngorms N.P

Giant Polypore (Meripilus giganteus) close-up of fruiting bodies, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, October

Dyers Mazegill (Phaeolus schweinitzii) fruiting bodies, growing under spruce tree, Powys, Wales, August

Common Bonnet (Mycena galericulata) fruiting bodies, troop growing amongst moss, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, October

White Milking Bonnet (Mycena galopus) fruiting bodies, growing amongst moss in woodland, Park Wood, North Downs, Kent, England, October

Black Saddle (Helvella corium) fruiting body, growing in sandy soil, Lound, Nottinghamshire, England, October

Earth Fan (Thelephora terrestris) fruiting bodies, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, October

Common Earthball (Scleroderma citrinum) two fruiting bodies, growing in leaf litter, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, September

The Blusher (Amanita rubescens) fruiting body, growing amongst leaf litter, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, October

Oak Mazegill (Daedalea quercina) fruiting bodies, growing on oak gatepost, Powys, Wales, February

Dusky Puffball (Lycoperdon nigrescens) two fruiting bodies, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, October

Aesculus hippocastanum, three cracked Horse Chestnut pods, close up

Beechwood sickener (Russula nobilis) C018 / 2532
Beechwood sickener (Russula nobilis) mushroom

Russula emetica fungus growing on moss. Known as the sickener mushroom, this poisonous fungus is usually found growing in woodland areas on the forest floor. Photographed in the UK

Flaming Scalycap (Pholiota flammans) fruiting bodies, growing on tree trunk in woodland, Leicestershire, England, October

White Milking Bonnet (Mycena galopus var. candida) fruiting bodies, cluster growing in rotten tree hollow, Leicestershire, England, October

Alder Bracket (Inonotus radiatus) fruiting bodies, growing in tiers on Amalanchier (Amalanchier sp. ) stem, in garden
Alder Bracket (Inonotus radiatus) fruiting bodies, growing in tiers on Amalanchier (Amalanchier sp.) stem, in garden, Powys, Wales, March

Primrose Brittlegill (Russula sardonia) fruiting bodies, growing amongst fallen pine needles, Brede High Woods, West Sussex, England, november

Ear-pick Fungus (Auriscalpium vulgare) fruiting body, growing from old pine cone, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, october

Artists Fungi (Ganoderma applanatum) fruiting bodies, growing on beech trunk in woodland habitat, Lyndhurst Hill, New Forest, Hampshire, England, september

The Blusher (Amanita rubescens) fruiting bodies, growing amongst rotting leaves in woodland, Leicestershire, England, september

Grey Spotted Amanita (Amanita spissa) fruiting bodies, growing amongst leaf litter in woodland, Leicestershire, England, september

Shaggy Scalycap (Pholiota squarrosa) fruiting bodies, growing at base of Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) in woodland, Leicestershire, England, september

Mycena galopus Var. alba rea

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"Exploring the World of Inedible Delights: A Botanical Journey" Step into the fascinating world wonders with this captivating botanical plate depicting both good and bad mushrooms from the early 1900s. Marvel at the intricate details and vibrant colors that bring these mysterious fungi to life. Amongst them, we find the notorious Amanita Muscaria, a visually striking mushroom known for its toxic properties. Joseph Roques' Phytographie Medicale showcases this captivating species, reminding us of nature's delicate balance between beauty and danger. Venturing further, we encounter poisonous bittersweet nightshade berries from Washington's Seabeck region. Their alluring appearance hides their true nature, serving as a reminder to tread carefully amidst Mother Nature's creations. The Non-edible False Bolete Mushroom found in Germany's Allgaeu region adds another layer of intrigue to our journey. Its deceptive resemblance to edible varieties serves as a cautionary tale for those seeking culinary adventures in the wild. Nature never ceases to surprise us with its peculiar offerings - behold the Common Earthball nestled among Sweet Chestnut trees. This Scleroderma citrinum fruiting body reminds us that not everything is meant for consumption but can still be admired for its unique existence. As we delve deeper into woodlands across Wales, February gifts us with Oak Mazegill fruiting bodies adorning an oak gatepost. These Daedalea quercina specimens showcase nature's artistry while remaining off-limits on our plates. In autumnal Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England reveals Dusky Puffball fruiting bodies standing tall amidst fallen leaves. Though tempting at first glance, their non-edibility emphasizes their role in ecological cycles rather than gastronomic delights. Witness Ganoderma applanatum or Artists Fungi growing gracefully on a beech trunk within Lyndhurst Hill woodland habitat.