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Ink mushroom, Coprinus atramentarius 1
Ink mushroom, Coprinus atramentarius 1, and grey clavaria, Clavaria cinerea 2.. Ink mushroom, Coprinus atramentarius 1, and grey clavaria, Clavaria cinerea 2. Chromolithograph of an illustration by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke from A Plain and Easy Account of British Fungi, Robert Hardwicke, London 1862. Cooke (1825-1914) was an English botanist and mycologist who worked at the India Museum and the Royal Botanic Garden at Kew
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1862 Account Cinerea Clavaria Cooke Coprinus Cubitt Easy Fungi Mordecai Mushroom Mycology Plain
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This stunning chromolithograph depicts two intriguing fungi species: the Ink Mushroom, Coprinus atramentarius 1, and the Grey Clavaria, Clavaria cinerea 2. The image is an illustration from "A Plain and Easy Account of British Fungi," published in London in 1862 by Robert Hardwicke. The illustration was created by the skilled hand of Mordecai Cubitt Cooke (1825-1914), a renowned English botanist and mycologist who dedicated his career to the study of fungi. Cooke's work at the India Museum and the Royal Botanic Garden at Kew allowed him to make significant contributions to the field of mycology. In this illustration, we see the Ink Mushroom, also known as the Ink Cap, with its distinctive black cap that turns blue-black when wet, and its gills that turn blue and then black when mature. The Grey Clavaria, on the other hand, is characterized by its slender, grey, clavate (club-shaped) fruiting bodies. The intricate details and vibrant colors of this chromolithograph are a testament to Cooke's dedication and expertise. The illustration not only showcases the beauty of these fungi but also serves as an important historical record of their appearance and classification. This image invites us to appreciate the natural world and the rich history of mycology.
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