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European white egg mushroom, Amanita ovoidea
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, Atlas des Champignons, Paul Klincksieck, Paris, 1910
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Amanita Atlas Bessin Champignons Fungus Guide Lassus Leon Mushroom Mushrooms Mycology Rolland
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This stunning chromolithograph depicts the European white egg mushroom, Amanita ovoidea, a beautiful and intriguing fungus native to Europe. The illustration, created by A. Bessin and expertly rendered in chromolithograph by Lassus, is taken from Leon Rolland's seminal mycological guide, "Atlas des Champignons," published by Paul Klincksieck in Paris in 1910. The European white egg mushroom is a unique and visually striking member of the Amanita family, characterized by its large, white, spherical eggs that encapsulate the developing caps. These eggs are not true fruiting bodies but rather a protective covering for the young mushrooms, which emerge from them as they mature. The mushrooms themselves are typically white or pale gray, with a bell-shaped cap and a long, slender stem. The European white egg mushroom is found in deciduous and coniferous forests throughout Europe, including France, Switzerland, and Belgium. It is a mycorrhizal fungus, forming symbiotic relationships with the roots of various trees, particularly oak and beech. Mycology, the study of fungi, has long held a fascination for scientists, naturalists, and enthusiasts alike. Rolland's "Atlas des Champignons" was a groundbreaking work in the field, featuring meticulously detailed illustrations and descriptions of over 1,200 species of mushrooms and other fungi found in Europe. This image of the European white egg mushroom is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the fungal world and the enduring allure of mycology.
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