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Edible parasol mushroom, Lepiota procera
Edible parasol mushroom, Lepiota procera and poisonous Lepiota helveola. 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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Atlas Bessin Champignons Edible Fungus Guide Lassus Leon Mushroom Mushrooms Mycology Parasol Poisonous Rolland Lepiota Procera
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This stunning chromolithograph depicts two distinct mushroom species, the Edible Parasol Mushroom (Lepiota procera) and the Poisonous Parasol Mushroom (Lepiota helveola). The illustration, created by A. Bessin and beautifully rendered by Lassus, is taken from Leon Rolland's seminal mycological guide, "Atlas des Champignons," published by Paul Klincksieck in Paris in 1910. The Edible Parasol Mushroom, also known as the Queen Boletus or the White Umbrella, is a popular edible mushroom found in Europe and North America. It is characterized by its large, white, umbrella-shaped cap and its stout, white stem. The Poisonous Parasol Mushroom, on the other hand, is a deadly look-alike, with a similar appearance but a red-brown cap that becomes paler with age. Both mushrooms are members of the Lepiota genus, and their close resemblance underscores the importance of careful identification when foraging for wild mushrooms. Mycology, the study of fungi, has long held a fascination for scientists and naturalists alike, and this exquisite print is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the fungal kingdom.
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