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White saddle or elfin saddle mushroom, Helvella crispa
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White saddle or elfin saddle mushroom, Helvella crispa
White saddle or elfin saddle mushroom, Helvella crispa. 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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1. Title: White Saddle or Elfin Saddle Mushroom (Helvella crispa). This beautiful chromolithograph depicts the White Saddle or Elfin Saddle Mushroom, Helvella crispa, a fascinating and intricately structured fungus from the Ascomycetes family. The image is an exquisite reproduction of a botanical illustration by the renowned mycologist and artist, William Hamilton Gibson, taken from his seminal work "Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms," published by Harper in New York in 1895. Helvella crispa is a unique and visually striking fungus, characterized by its white, saddle-like caps that grow in clusters, often on the trunks or branches of deciduous trees. The caps are typically fan-shaped, with a smooth, velvety texture and a distinctive, wavy margin. The gills on the underside of the caps are narrow and closely spaced, and they produce tiny, round, white spores. The White Saddle Mushroom is a saprophytic fungus, meaning it obtains its nutrients by decomposing organic matter. It is commonly found in wooded areas throughout Europe, North America, and Asia. While it is not considered edible, it is an essential component of forest ecosystems, contributing to the breakdown of dead wood and the cycling of nutrients. This print not only showcases the beauty and intricacy of the natural world but also serves as a testament to the artistic and scientific achievements of the late 19th century. It invites us to appreciate the wonders of the fungal kingdom and the important role these often overlooked organisms play in our ecosystems.
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