Mushroom and Toadstools
How to Distinguish Easily the Differences Between Edible and Poisonous FungiBy Worthington George Smith
Length1h 37m
About this audiobook
In "Mushrooms and Toadstools," Worthington George Smith presents a comprehensive examination of fungi, showcasing not only the diverse species but also their ecological significance. Written in a meticulous yet accessible prose, Smith's work blends scientific rigor with vivid descriptions, making it a pioneering text in the field of mycology during the late 19th century. The book serves as both a field guide and a philosophical reflection on the natural world, positioning fungi within the broader narrative of Victorian scientific exploration and environmental awareness. With detailed illustrations and categorization of various mushrooms and toadstools, this volume is an essential resource for both amateurs and seasoned botanists alike. Worthington George Smith, a notable figure in Victorian mycology, drew on both personal passion and professional expertise in natural history when writing this book. His extensive background in botany, coupled with a fascination for the less understood realms of nature, fueled his desire to demystify fungi for the public. Smith'Äôs contributions to the field were part of a larger movement during that era, which sought to bridge the gap between scientific inquiry and public understanding of natural phenomena. For those intrigued by the hidden complexities of our ecosystem, "Mushrooms and Toadstools" offers a thought-provoking lens through which to explore the often-overlooked world of fungi. Whether you are a budding mycologist or simply someone who appreciates the wonders of nature, Smith'Äôs work stands as a significant contribution to the conversation about biodiversity and the environments that sustain it, making it a must-read.
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GenreScience and Nature
Length1 hr 37 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
34Truffle. Fig. 29.
2INDEX TO POPULAR NAMES.
35POISONOUS MUSHROOMS.
3INDEX TO SCIENTIFIC NAMES.
36Bundled Stump-mushroom. Fig. 1.
4INTRODUCTORY OBSERVATIONS.
37Red Juice-Mushroom. Fig. 2.
5EDIBLE MUSHROOMS.
38Trellised Clathrus. Fig. 3.
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6Red-fleshed Mushroom. Fig. 1.
39Fetid Leather-fungus. Fig. 4.
7Edible Tube-Mushroom. Fig. 2.
40Olive-gilled Mushroom. Fig. 5.
8Variable Mushroom. Fig. 3.
41Astringent Mushroom. Fig. 6.
9Candle Clavaria. Fig. 4.
42Matrix-bearing Mushroom. Fig. 7.
10Meadow Mushroom. Fig. 5.
43Poisonous Spring Mushroom. Fig. 8.
11Yellow-gilled Mushroom. Fig. 6.
44Magpie Mushroom. Fig. 9.
12Furrowed Clavaria. Fig. 7.
45Gloomy Tube-Mushroom. Fig. 10.
13Chantarelle. Fig. 8.
46Griping Milk-Mushroom. Fig. 11.
14Horse Mushroom. Fig. 9.
47Ruddy Milk-Mushroom. Fig. 12.
15Fir-cone Mushroom. Fig. 10.
48Fly Mushroom. Fig. 13.
16Orange-milk Mushroom. Fig. 11.
49Poisonous Forest Mushroom. Fig. 14.
17Purple Cobweb-Mushroom. Fig. 12.
50Fiery Milk-Mushroom. Fig. 15.
18Maned Mushroom. Fig. 13.
51Fetid Mushroom. Fig. 16.
19Scaly Mushroom. Fig. 14.
52Blood-stained Mushroom. Fig. 17.
20Plum Mushroom. Fig. 15.
53Livid Milk-Mushroom. Fig. 18.
21Curled Helvella. Fig. 16.
54False Chantarelle. Fig. 19.
22Oyster Mushroom. Fig. 17.
55Yellow Milk-Mushroom. Fig. 20.
23Lilac-stemmed Mushroom. Fig. 18.
56Emetic Mushroom. Fig. 21.
24St. George’s Mushroom. Fig. 19.
57Slimy Dung-Mushroom. Fig. 22.
25Edible Morel. Fig. 20.
58Sulphury Mushroom. Fig. 23.
26Liver Fungus. Fig. 21.
59Incrusted Mushroom. Fig. 24.
27Spine-bearing Mushroom. Fig. 22.
60Verdigris Mushroom. Fig. 25.
28Viscid White Mushroom. Fig. 23.
61Fiery Tube-Mushroom. Fig. 26.
29Clouded Mushroom. Fig. 24.
62Satanical Tube-Mushroom. Fig. 27.
30Giant Puff-ball. Fig. 25.
63Pungent Milk-Mushroom. Fig. 28.
31Pear-Milk Mushroom. Fig. 26.
64Bitter Tube-Mushroom. Fig. 29.
32White Fir-wood Mushroom. Fig. 27.
65False Champignon. Fig. 30.
33Fairy-ring Champignon. Fig. 28.
66Fetid Wood-Witch. Fig. 31.
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