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Truffle, morel, and coral mushrooms
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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, elfin saddle, Helvella mitra 8, Helvella esculenta 9, morel, Morchella esculenta 10, Morchella patula 11, and black morel, Morchella conica 12. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1823
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Amethystina Elfin Esculenta Fungus Morchella Morel Mushroom Patula Saddle Truffle Tuber Botrytis Helvella Mitra Ramaria Semen
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, taken from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), published in Weimar in 1823, showcases a delightful array of various mushrooms and fungi. The image captivates the viewer with its intricate details, bringing to life the unique beauty of these fascinating organisms. The engraving features a diverse collection of mushrooms and fungi, including the sclerotium semen (Sclerotium spp.), which forms the hard, compact mass of the sclerotia. The thanotophytum crocorum (Thanatophyllum crocorum) is depicted in the lower left corner, characterized by its fan-shaped cap and white gills. Among the more recognizable fungi are the truffle (Tuber spp.), with its irregular, underground fruiting bodies, and the coral mushrooms (Clavulina spp.), known for their branching, coral-like structures. The black morel (Morchella conica) and the morels (Morchella spp.) are also present, with their characteristic honeycomb-like caps. Other fungi represented in the engraving include the elfin saddle (Helvella esculenta), the ramaria botrytis, and the clavariadelphus pistillaris, among others. Each fungus is meticulously rendered, highlighting their unique shapes, textures, and colors. This image not only serves as a visual delight but also offers a glimpse into the natural world of fungi, showcasing their diverse forms and intricate structures, as documented in the early 19th century. It is a testament to the enduring fascination with the beauty and mystery of these organisms that continues to captivate us today.
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