Fungus Collection (page 12)

Spotted toughshank and split gill mushroom
Spotted toughshank, Collybia maculata, and split gill mushroom, Schizophyllum commune. Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A

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

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

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

Tinder fungus or hoof fungus, Fomes fomentarius (Polyporus fomentarius). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst

Rye ergot fungus, Claviceps purpurea. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

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

Bamboo fungus, scarab beetles and wombat
Bamboo fungus, Phallus indusiatus 1, scarab dung beetles, Coprophanaeus ensifer 2 and Diabroctis mimas 3, and common wombat, Vombatus ursinus 4. Phallus, phanee, phascolome

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

Mushroom and Red Seaweed (colour litho)
729594 Mushroom and Red Seaweed (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mushroom and Red Seaweed)

Gigantic oak leather, Xylostroma giganteum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Truffle, morel, and coral mushrooms
Sclerotium semen 1, Thanotophytum crocorum 2, truffle, Tuber cibarium 3, coral mushroom, Clavulina coralloides 4, Clavulina amethystina 5, Ramaria botrytis 6, Clavariadelphus pistillaris 7

Advice from a Caterpillar, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll
3471638 Advice from a Caterpillar, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll, pub.1907 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: Lewis Carroll)

Germs (colour litho)
3622578 Germs (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Germs. Illustration from Man, the Masterpiece by J H Kellogg, MD, (International Tract Society Ltd)

Aphis Vastator, the Supposed Cause of the Potato Disease (engraving)
1095676 Aphis Vastator, the Supposed Cause of the Potato Disease (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aphis Vastator)

Cryptograms plants (coloured engraving)
998418 Cryptograms plants (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Italy: common morel (Morchella esculenta) (chromolitho)
968684 Italy: common morel (Morchella esculenta) (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italy: common morel (Morchella esculenta)

Watertons "Wanderings in South America"(engraving)
1058731 Watertons " Wanderings in South America" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watertons " Wanderings in South America")

Eatable mushrooms (coloured engraving)
997513 Eatable mushrooms (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

The Water of the Serpentine, in Hyde Park (engraving)
1608971 The Water of the Serpentine, in Hyde Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Water of the Serpentine, in Hyde Park)

Birds and mushrooms
3573717 Birds and mushrooms by Bernaerts, Nicasius (Monsu Nicasio) (1620-78); Museum of Still Life, deposits, Poggio a Caiano, Florence, Tuscany

Planting Fragrant Fungus at the Tiaozhou an, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
2968144 Planting Fragrant Fungus at the Tiaozhou an, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 1627 (hanging scroll; ink and light colour on paper) by Chen Guan (1563-1639)

Scarlet elf cup fungus (Sarcoscypha coccinea) growing on dead branches floating in an area of flooded woodland. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. February

Velvet Shank / Winter Fungus (Flammulina velutipes), growing on moss-covered dead tree. Park District National Park, UK. December. Focus stacked image

Edible and poisonous mushrooms (colour litho)
2818792 Edible and poisonous mushrooms (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edible and poisonous mushrooms. Champignons bons et mauvais)

Amanita Caesaria from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850)
STC148922 Amanita Caesaria from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850), published in 1821 (engraving) by Hoquart, L.F.J

Chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius), from An History of the Fungusses Growing about
5895227 Chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius), from An History of the Fungusses Growing about Halifax, 1788 (hand-coloured engraving) by Bolton, James (fl.1788); Private Collection; English

British New Year card (colour litho)
732475 British New Year card (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British New Year card, with red-capped toadstools, and the legend)

Kitchen Still Life, c. 1640 (oil on canvas)
2968168 Kitchen Still Life, c.1640 (oil on canvas) by Barbieri, Paolo Antonio (1603-49) (attr.to); 66.3x79.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; A. A

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"Fungus: Nature's Fascinating Organism Unveiled" Mushrooms, the enchanting wonders of the forest floor, have captivated humans for centuries. The Morel mushroom, discovered in 1891, remains a prized delicacy among culinary enthusiasts worldwide. Beware. Poisonous mushrooms lurk amidst their edible counterparts, as depicted in a Victorian Botanical Illustration. Budding yeast cells showcase the reproductive prowess of fungi under microscopic observation. A stunning array of mushrooms from 1913 showcases the incredible diversity within this kingdom of organisms. Fly agaric mushrooms with their vibrant red caps and white spots evoke images of fairy tales and magical realms. Loch Toll an Lochain nestled against An Teallach serves as a picturesque backdrop for wild mushroom hunting adventures. Close-up shots reveal the intricate beauty and complexity of mushroom spores - nature's tiny propagators. The Common stinkhorn mushroom from 1891 may not win any fragrance awards but is undeniably intriguing in its own right. The Ghost Orchid (Dendrophylax lindenii), immortalized by Susan Orleans' work, reminds us that fungus extends beyond just mushrooms into other captivating forms as well. SEM imagery unveils the mesmerizing structure of penicillin fungus - a life-saving discovery revolutionizing medicine forever. Cultures showcasing Aspergillus nidulans fungus highlight its significance in scientific research and industrial applications. Whether it be through their culinary allure or medicinal breakthroughs, fungi continue to amaze us with their diverse forms and remarkable contributions to our world.