Mushroom Collection (page 19)

Gymnopus dryophilus and enokitake
Gymnopus dryophilus (Collybia dryophila) and enokitake, Flammulina velutipes (Collybia velutipes). Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A

Buttery collybia and spindleshank mushroom
Buttery collybia, Collybia butyracea, and spindleshank mushroom, Gymnopus fusipes (Collybia fusipes). Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A

Little shiitake and deep root mushroom
Little shiitake, Lentinus tigrinus and deep root mushroom, Xerula radicata (Collybia radicata). Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A

Gooseberry russula, Russula queletii, and winecork brittlegill, Russula adusta. Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A

Russula mushrooms
Geranium-scented Russula, Russula fellea, and stinking russula, Russula foetens. Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A

Blackening brittlegill and charcoal burner
Blackening brittlegill, Russula nigricans, and charcoal burner, Russula cyanoxantha. Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A

Milk cap mushrooms
Rufous or red milkcap, Lactarius rufus, weeping milkcap, Lactifluus volemus, Lactarius volemus, mild milkcap, Lactarius subdulcis and candy cap or curry milkcap, Lactarius camphoratus

Ugly milkcap and slimy milkcap
Ugly milkcap mushroom, Lactarius turpis (Lactarius plumbeus) and slimy milkcap, Lactarius blennius. Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A

Milkcap mushroom, Lactarius controversus, and woolly milkcap, Lactarius torminosus. Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A

Goblet funnel cap and the deceiver
Goblet funnel cap, Pseudoclitocybe cyathiformis (Clitocybe cyathiformis) and waxy laccaria or the deceiver mushroom, Laccaria laccata. Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A

Tawny funnel cap and aniseed toadstool
Tawny funnel cap, Lepista flaccida (Clitocybe inversa, Clitocybe infundibiliformis) and aniseed toadstool, Clitocybe odora. Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A

Soap-scented toadstool and grey knight mushroom
Soap-scented toadstool, Tricholoma saponaceum, and grey knight mushroom, Tricholoma terreum. Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A

European white egg mushroom, Amanita ovoidea. Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A. Bessin from Leon Rollands Guide to Mushrooms from France, Switzerland and Belgium

Plums and custard mushroom and bitter knight
Plums and custard, Tricholomopsis rutilans (Tricholoma rutilans), and bitter knight mushroom, Tricholoma acerbum. Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A

Bulgar and truffle mushrooms
Black bulgar, Bulgaria inquinans, candlestick fungus, Xylaria hypoxylon, Elaphomyces muricatus (Elaphomyces variegatus), black truffle, Tuber melanosporum, and summer truffle, Tuber aestivum

Peziza mushroom and pink crown
Peziza mushroom, Galactinia sarrazini, and pink crown, Sarcosphaera coronaria. Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A

Saddle mushrooms
White saddle mushrooms, Helvella pityophila and Helvella crispa, and elastic saddle, Helvella elastica. Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A

Morel and jelly baby mushrooms
Half-free morel, Morchella semilibera, jelly baby, Leotia lubrica, and false morel, Verpa digitaliformis. Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A

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

Edible parasol mushroom, Lepiota procera and poisonous Lepiota helveola. Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A

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

Wood-decay fungus and cauliflower fungus
Wood-decay fungus, Stereum hirsutum, Stereum gausapatum (Stereum spadiceum), Peniophora quercina (Corticium quercinum) and cauliflower fungus, Sparassis crispa

Tawny grisette and grisette mushroom
Tawny grisette mushroom, Amanita fulva and grisette mushroom, Aminata vaginata var. plumbea. Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A

Orders of flowers: Siliculosa, Seliquosa, Polygamia, Monogamia, Filicus, Fungi, etc. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia, G

Parts of flowers including petal, nectary, glume, seed, spathe, bracte, legumen, etc. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia

Illustration of a species of fungus, from Diarium Botanicum by the artist
BLT177810 Illustration of a species of fungus, from Diarium Botanicum by the artist, 1786 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Cuvier, Georges (1769-1832); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris

Tubiporus cepa, plate 176 from Iconographie des Champignons de J. J. Paulet by J
CHT177805 Tubiporus cepa, plate 176 from Iconographie des Champignons de J.J. Paulet by J. H. Leveille, engraved by Tourcaty, 1855 (colour litho) by Fossier

Mushroom species
Mushroom and fungi species including stinkhorn, earthstar, puffball, rust, mold, etc. Lithograph from Lorenz Okens Universal Natural History, Allgemeine Naturgeschichte fur alle Stande, Stuttgart

Truffle, Tuber melanosporum, mushroom species, and tree moss, Muscus arborum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Black and red corals and a mushroom coral, Fungia fungites (Madrepora fungites). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Christian Nicolaus Kleemann from Georg Wolfgang Knorrs

Wood mouse, Apodemus sylvaticus (Field mouse, Mus sylvaticus). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardines Naturalists Library, Edinburgh, 1836

Psathyrella spadicea, Pholiota squarrosus
Psathyrella spadicea mushroom 1, shaggy scalycap, Pholiota squarrosus 2, and scarlet-stemmed bolete, Boletus calopus 3. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1857

Edible mushrooms, Cryptogames alimentaires. Field mushroom, Agaricus campestris, chanterelle, Cantharellus cibarius, king bolete, Boletus edulis, morel, Morchella esculenta, white truffle

Porcini mushroom, Boletus edulis, and lurid
Penny bun or porcini mushroom, Boletus edulis, and the lurid bolete, Suillellus luridus, Boletus perniciosus. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pierre after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert

Fly agaric mushroom and imperial mushroom
Fly agaric mushroom, Amanita muscaria, imperial mushroom, Amanita aurantiaca. Amanites. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lagesse after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar

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

Basimycetes mushrooms and puffballs: Phallus species 1, stinkhorn, Phallus impudicus 2, Aseroe rubra 3, latticed stinkhorn, Clathrus ruber 4, Clathrus crispus 5, Clathrus pusillus 6

Sea snails and mushrooms
Sea snails, Diacavolinia limbata and Diacria trispinosa 1-10, and Hydnum mushrooms, hedgehog mushroom, Hydnum repandum 14, coral tooth mushroom, Hericium coralloides 12, etc. Hyales, Hydnes

Scotch bonnet or fairy ring mushroom, Marasmius oreades. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper

St. Georges mushroom, Calocybe gambosa (Agaricus gambosus). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper

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

White saddle or elfin saddle mushroom, Helvella crispa. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper, New York

Common morel mushroom, Morchella esculenta. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper, New York, 1895

Pink coral fungus, Ramaria formosa
Pink coral fungus or beautiful clavaria, Ramaria formosa (Clavaria formosa). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools

Bearded hedgehog mushroom, Hericium erinaceus
Lions mane mushroom, bearded hedgehog mushroom, Hericium erinaceus (Hydnum caput-medusae). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible

Hedgehog mushroom, Hydnum repandum
Sweet tooth, wood hedgehog or hedgehog mushroom, Hydnum repandum. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper

Frosts bolete and bitter bolete
Frosts bolete, Exsudoporus frostii (Boletus alveolatus) and bitter bolete, Tylopilus felleus (Boletus felleus). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his

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"Mushrooms: A Fascinating Journey Through Time and Nature" Step into the enchanting world of mushrooms as we explore their captivating history and diverse beauty. 🍄✨ Delve into the pages of Larousse 1913, where Mushrooms take center stage, showcasing their intriguing characteristics and uses. Discover the Morel mushroom from 1891, a delicacy renowned for its unique shape and earthy flavor. But beware. Victorian Botanical Illustrations warn us about Poisonous Mushrooms, reminding us to tread cautiously in nature's kingdom. Meanwhile, a large variety of mushrooms from 1913 beckons with an array of colors and shapes that mesmerize our senses. Let your imagination run wild as you encounter Fly agaric mushrooms - vibrant red caps adorned with white spots like something out of a fairy tale. Watch as badgers and squirrels play amidst these mystical wonders in harmony with nature's design. Travel back to 1895 through an engraving capturing the essence of Fly agaric mushrooms' allure. Their magical presence is further enhanced by tales associating them with fairies and toadstools – mythical creatures dancing beneath their umbrella-like tops. Unearth another fascinating specimen - the Common stinkhorn mushroom from 1891 – known for its pungent odor but revered for its role in nature's cycle. Witness how it contributes to the ecosystem while maintaining its own distinct charm. Victorian Botanical Illustrations once again grace our journey, this time revealing Edible Mushrooms that have delighted generations with their culinary delights. From soups to stir-fries, they offer endless possibilities for gastronomic exploration. As we conclude our adventure through time and nature's marvels, let us not forget Balanced Rock at Garden of Gods Park in Colorado Springs – a testament to Mother Earth's incredible balance just like these remarkable fungi themselves. Intriguingly diverse yet interconnected by their existence on this planet, mushrooms continue to captivate and inspire.