Mycological Collection (page 4)

Myxomphalia mushroom after forest fire
Myxomphalia maura mushrooms growing one year after a forest fire. This fire took place in a clear-felled area in the Tiveden forest, in Vastra Gotaland County, Sweden

Helvella macropus mushroom
Helvella macropus fungus fruiting bodies. Photographed in Narke, Sweden

Peziza cup fungus after forest fire
Peziza cup fungus (Peziza lobulata) growing two months after a forest fire. This fire took place in a clear-felled area in the Tiveden forest, in Vastra Gotaland County, Sweden

Plant regrowth after forest fire
Plant regrowth one year after a forest fire. The plants and fungi seen here include Pholiota highlandensis mushrooms (lower left), the common liverwort (Marchantia polymorpha, white-green, centre)

Birch bolete (Leccinum scabrum) mushroom
Brown birch bolete (Leccinum scabrum) mushroom growing amongst common heather (Calluna vulgaris). Photographed in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, in August

Mushroom gill cap, light micrograph. Transverse section through the cap of a common mushroom (Psalliota sp.) showing the gill lamellae (white)

Rust fungus infection, light micrograph. Transverse section through a barberry (Berberis sp.) leaf infected by a parasitic rust (Puccinia sp.)

Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) mushrooms growing amongst common heather (Calluna vulgaris) in an ancient Caledonian Scots Pine woodland

Mould fruiting bodies, light micrograph. Black mould (Rhizopus nigricans) fruiting bodies (top and upper right) liberating spores

Aspergillus fungus spores, SEM
Aspergillus fungus spores, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These chains of spores (orange) are the reproductive cells of the fruiting body, or conidiophore

Amanita (Amanita frostiana) mushroom
Frosts amanita (Amanita frostiana) mushroom. Photographed in Vermont, USA

Woolly gomphus (Gomphus floccosus) mushroom. Photographed in Vermont, USA

Edible fungi at a market. Selection of different mushrooms and fungal fruiting bodies arrayed for sale on a market stall. There are thousands of species of edible mushrooms found worldwide

Puffball fungus (Lycoperdon foetidum)

Penicillium fruiting bodies, SEM

Tar spot fungus on sycamore leaves. Leaves of a sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) tree, affected by the fungal pathogen Rhytisma acerinum, which causes a disease known as tar spot

Dried commercial yeast pellet, SEM
Dried commercial yeast pellet. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a dried pellet of bakers yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae). Yeast is a fungus and consists of single vegetative cells. S

Map lichen (Rhizocarpon geographicum) on a rock. Lichens are symbiotic organisms formed of a fungus and an alga that mutually benefit one another. Photographed in Scotland

Lichen (Cladonia stellaris)
Cladonia stellaris lichen (white) and lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea, green and orange). Lichens are symbiotic organisms formed of a fungus and an alga that mutually benefit one another

Fungal hyphae, SEM
Fungal hyphae. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the hyphae of a fungus. Hyphae are thread-like structures that form the mycelium

King Alfreds cakes fungi (Daldinia concentrica) growing on an ash tree (Fraxinus sp.)

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"Mycological Marvels: Exploring the Fascinating World of Fungi" Step into a realm where bread mould becomes a captivating subject under the scanning electron microscope (SEM). Witness the intricate details and mesmerizing patterns that adorn these seemingly ordinary fungi. Transport yourself to the early 1900s, as you gaze upon a botanical plate depicting both Good and Bad Mushrooms. Delight in the vibrant colors captured through lithography, showcasing nature's diversity in mushroom species. Discover Hyprophyllum aquifolii, elegantly displayed on Plate 38 from Iconographie des Champignons de J. J. , its delicate form beckoning you closer. Admire Hypodendrums fagi and queris on Plate 138, their unique features highlighted with precision by J. J. 's artistic hand. Marvel at Hypophyllum campestre or the field mushroom on Plate 130 from 'Iconographie des Champignons de J. J. , ' an exquisite representation of this culinary delight found in meadows. Let your imagination run wild as you envision Tubiporus cepa on Plate 176, enticingly illustrated for Traite des Champignons', promising a feast for those who dare to indulge. Delve deeper into Tubiporus esculentus on Plate 168 from Iconographie des Champignons de J. J. , marveling at its edible allure and contemplating its potential uses in gastronomy. Witness fungal fruiting bodies come alive before your eyes through stunning illustrations that capture their beauty and complexity. Explore another Botanical plate depicting Good and Bad Mushrooms from c. 1900 - a testament to mankind's fascination with these enigmatic organisms throughout history. Uncover Rust fungus infection through SEM imagery, revealing both the destructive power and awe-inspiring intricacy of nature's battles within microscopic realms. And finally, ponder upon a mouldy lemon.