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Fairy ring champignon, Marasmius oreades 1
Fairy ring champignon, Marasmius oreades 1, false champignon 2, and nagelschwamme 3.. Fairy ring champignon, Marasmius oreades 1, false champignon, Marasmius peronatus 2, and nagelschwamme, Agaricus esculentus 3. 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 Agaricus Cooke Cubitt Easy Esculentus Fairy False Fungi Mordecai Mushroom Mycology Plain Ring Champignon Marasmius
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This stunning chromolithograph depicts a captivating array of mushrooms, showcasing the Fairy Ring Champignon, Marasmius oreades 1, along with its counterparts, the False Champignon, Marasmius peronatus 2, and the Nagelschwamme, Agaricus esculentus 3. The illustration, taken from A Plain and Easy Account of British Fungi published in London in 1862, was created by the renowned English botanist and mycologist, Mordecai Cubitt Cooke (1825-1914). Cooke's extensive work in the field of mycology spanned over several decades, with his career beginning at the India Museum and culminating at the Royal Botanic Garden at Kew. The Fairy Ring Champignon, Marasmius oreades, is a small, white, and edible mushroom that forms rings in grasslands as a result of its symbiotic relationship with certain tree species. The False Champignon, Marasmius peronatus, is another edible mushroom, while the Nagelschwamme, Agaricus esculentus, is commonly known as the Cauliflower Mushroom due to its distinctive white, cauliflower-like appearance. This beautiful and intricately detailed illustration offers a glimpse into the rich history of mycology and the fascination with the natural world that drove figures like Mordecai Cubitt Cooke to document and study these fascinating organisms. The vibrant colors and lifelike quality of the chromolithograph serve as a testament to the artistic and scientific prowess of the time, making it a valuable addition to any collection focused on the history of mycology or natural history.
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