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Old man of the woods, Strobilomyces strobilaceus
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Old man of the woods, Strobilomyces strobilaceus
Old man of the woods, Strobilomyces strobilaceus. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper, New York, 1895
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Old Man of the Woods" is the common name for Strobilomyces strobilaceus, a fascinating and intricately patterned fungus that has captivated mycologists and naturalists for centuries. This beautiful chromolithograph is an exquisite representation of this unique fungus, based on a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his seminal work "Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms," published by Harper in New York in 1895. The Old Man of the Woods, also known as the Old Man of the Forest or the Old Man in the Woods, is a member of the family Strobilomycetaceae. It is characterized by its distinctive cap, which resembles an old man's face with a wrinkled brow, a long, curved beard, and a prominent nose. The cap ranges from 2 to 10 cm in diameter, and its color varies from pale yellow to brown, with age. The gills underneath are white, becoming brown with age, and the stem is long and slender, often curved and covered in white, cotton-like fibers. The Old Man of the Woods is a saprophytic fungus, meaning it obtains its nutrients by decomposing dead organic matter. It is commonly found in deciduous and coniferous forests in Europe, North America, and Asia, growing on dead or dying hardwood logs, stumps, and branches. Despite its unusual appearance, it is not considered edible and is not known to have any medicinal properties. This stunning chromolithograph, with its meticulous attention to detail, offers a glimpse into the rich history of mycology and the fascination with the natural world that has endured for generations. The Old Man of the Woods continues to intrigue and inspire, a testament to the beauty and diversity of the fungi kingdom.
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