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Spiny puffball, Lycoperdon echinatum, and earthball
Spiny puffball, Lycoperdon echinatum, and earthball, Scleroderma verrucosum, edible.. Chromolithograph by C. Krause from Fritz Leubas Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms, Neuchatel, Switzerland, 1890. Fritz Leuba (1848-1910) was a mycologist and artist from Neuchatel, Switzerland
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Champignons Edible Fritz Leuba Lycoperdon Mushroom Mycology Neuchatel Poison Puffball Spiny Earthball Scleroderma
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This stunning chromolithograph depicts two intriguing and distinct fungi species: the Spiny Puffball, Lycoperdon echinatum, and the Earthball, Scleroderma verrucosum. The image is taken from Fritz Leuba's seminal work, "Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms," published in Neuchatel, Switzerland, in 1890. Leuba, a renowned mycologist and artist from Neuchatel, meticulously captured the unique features of these fungi through his artistic and scientific lens. The Spiny Puffball, Lycoperdon echinatum, is shown on the left side of the print. This fungus is characterized by its round, white, and spiny exterior, which covers a hollow interior filled with tiny, spore-producing structures called spicules. The spines provide protection for the developing spores and help them disperse through the wind. On the right side of the print, the Earthball, Scleroderma verrucosum, is depicted. This fungus is known for its irregular, brown, and verrucose (rough and warty) surface, which conceals an edible, white, and firm interior. The Earthball is an earth-dwelling fungus that forms a symbiotic relationship with the roots of various trees. This historical illustration showcases the exquisite detail and artistic mastery of Fritz Leuba, who dedicated his life to documenting the diverse and fascinating world of mushrooms. The chromolithograph not only serves as a testament to the beauty and complexity of these organisms but also provides valuable insights into the scientific knowledge of mycology during the late 19th century.
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