Lycoperdon Collection

Truffle, Lycoperdon tuber, puffball, Lycoperdon bovista, and starred shell-puff Geastrum stellatum
5856501 Truffle, Lycoperdon tuber, puffball, Lycoperdon bovista, and starred shell-puff Geastrum stellatum; (add.info.: Truffle, Lycoperdon tuber, puffball, Lycoperdon bovista)

Common puffball fungus (Apioperdon pyriforme) emitting spores into the air. Spores are ejected when the fungus is disturbed, such as by falling raindrops. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK

Stump puffball (Lycoperdon pyriforme) releasing spores, Ringwood, Hampshire, England, UK, November

LYCOPERDON COELATUM LYCOPERDON GEMMATUM (edible) Date: 1876

greenfinch with puffballs and spore smoke Date: 05-09-2021

Red Squirrel with puffball and grapes Date: 05-09-2021

Red Squirrel on grape branches Date: 05-09-2021

Water horsetail, Equisetum fluviatile
Water horsetail or swamp horsetail, Equisetum fluviatile, Equiseto dei fiumi, Coda di cavallo. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze

Fossils of extinct marine creatures
Fossil of extinct demosponge Verticillites 1, Rubula soldanii 2, and Nubecularia lucifuga 3. Verticillite crecateo d Ellis, Rubula del Soldani, Nubecularia lucifuga

Puffball and earthstar mushrooms
Spiny puffball, Lycoperdon echinatum, earthball, Scleroderma citrinum (Scleroderma vulgare), fringed earthstar, Geaster fimbriatus and Tulostoma fimbriatum (Tulostoma granulosum)

Puffball mushrooms
Fluted birds nest, Cyathus striatus, spiny puffball, Lycoperdon echinatum (Lycoperdon gemmatum), Lycoperdon piriforme, giant pasture puffball, Mycenastrum corium, and paltry puffball

Puffball or puff-fist, Bovista plumbea (Lycoperdon bovista). Handcoloured lithograph by Henry Sowerby from Edward Hamiltons Flora Homeopathica, Bailliere, London, 1852

Giant puffball, common puffball and pestle puffball
Giant puffball, Calvatia gigantea (Lycoperdon giganteum), common puffball, Lycoperdon gemmatum, and pestle puffball, Handkea excipuliformis (Lycoperdon saccatum)

Curtis British Entomology Plate 355
Coleoptera: Lycoperdina bovistae (Puff-ball Beetle) [Plant: Bovista plumbea (Lycoperdon bovista, Puff-ball or Bull-fist)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 251
Coleoptera: Leiodes cinnamomea (Truffle Beetle) [Plant: Tuber, cf. aestivum (Tuber cibarium = Lycoperdon tuber, Truffle)] Date: 1824-39

Botany plants antique engraving illustration: Lycoperdon perlatum, puffball

Black Powderpuff -Podaxis pistillaris-, wild mushroom growing in the desert of Adrar Tekemberet, Immidir, Algeria, Sahara, North Africa

Spiny puffball, Lycoperdon echinatum, and earthball, Scleroderma verrucosum, edible.. Chromolithograph by C. Krause from Fritz Leubas Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms, Neuchatel, Switzerland, 1890

Devils snuffbox, Lycoperdon gemmatum, and spiny puffball, L. echinatum.. Chromolithograph from Leon Dufours Atlas des Champignons Comestibles et Veneneux (1891)

Gem-studded Puffball or the Devils Snuff-box -Lycoperdon perlatum-, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Umber-Brown Puffball -Lycoperdon umbrinum-, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Common Puffball -Lycoperdon perlatum-, Bad Homburg, Hesse, Germany

Damage to tomato leaves by two-spotted or red spider mites, Tetranychus urticae in a garden greenhouse

Two-spotted or red spider mites, Tetranychus urticae, two immatures, on tomato leaf

Cherry tomato fruit on a ripening truss on a greenhouse grown plant

Picture No. 10893182
Fungi (Lycoperdon perlatum) Date:

Picture No. 10887210
Dusky Puffball - in acid grassland (Lycoperdon nigrescens ) Date:

Fungus (Lycoperdon coliforme) C016 / 5988
Fungus (Lycoperdon coliforme). Plate 1 from Drawings of Submerged Algae (1800) by Mary Dawson Turner. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Lycoperdon coliforme
Plate 1 from Drawings of Submerged Algae (1800) by Mary Dawson Turner. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Mosaic Puffball (Calvatia utriformis) fruiting bodies, growing on heathy grassland, New Forest, Hampshire, England, september

Lycoperdon / Various
LYCOPERDON a.Giganteum b.Caelatum c.Perlatum d.Bovista nigrescens

Mushrooms Walsh 12-18
Varieties of mushroom: the three poisonous items are labelled in green

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"Lycoperdon: A Fascinating Journey Through Time and Nature" Step into the enchanting world of Lycoperdon, a captivating genus of mushrooms that has intrigued scientists and nature enthusiasts for centuries. With its diverse species, including Lycoperdon coelatum and Lycoperdon gemmatum (which is even edible), this group of fungi holds a wealth of secrets waiting to be discovered. Dating back to 1876, these remarkable organisms have left their mark on history. From the common puffball fungus (Apioperdon pyriforme) releasing delicate spores into the air, creating a mesmerizing spectacle, to the vibrant greenfinch perched amidst puffballs surrounded by wisps of spore smoke - every encounter with Lycoperdon is an extraordinary experience. Even wildlife finds solace in these peculiar mushrooms. Witness the graceful Red Squirrel delicately holding a puffball alongside clusters of juicy grapes. Its nimble paws navigate through grape branches as it indulges in nature's bountiful offerings. But Lycoperdon doesn't limit itself to just mushrooms; it intertwines with other natural wonders too. The elegant Water Horsetail (Equisetum fluviatile) stands tall nearby while ancient fossils of extinct marine creatures lay beneath our feet - reminders of Earth's ever-evolving past. Puffballs take center stage once again as they share space with earthstar mushrooms, showcasing their unique shapes and textures. These ethereal creations are like miniature worlds unto themselves, inviting us to explore their intricate details. Amongst them all stands the proud Puffball or puff-fist (Bovista plumbea), also known as Lycoperdon bovista - an emblematic representative within this fascinating family. And who could forget about the Giant Puffball, Common Puffball, and Pestle Puffball? They add grandeur and diversity to an already captivating group.