Boletus Collection

Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms, 1937 (lithograph)
2622158 Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms, 1937 (lithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of edible and poisonous mushrooms; lithograph)

Varieties of mushrooms
Varieties of mushroom, the two poisonous items are labelled in green

Dark cep or bronze bolete, Boletus aereus. Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A. Bessin from Leon Rollands Guide to Mushrooms from France, Switzerland and Belgium

Funghi / Mushrooms 1869
Seven varieties of mushroom: beef-steak, latticed, boletus, hedgehog, fly agaric, clavaria, birds-nest, and sporangium (magnified)

Scarletina bolete (Boletus luridiformis) toadstool, New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK. September

Bitter Bolete (Tylopilus felleus), Bulgaria

Boletus edulis, Roztocze Forest, Lublin Voivodeship, Poland

Botanical plate depicting Good and Bad Mushrooms, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT177800 Botanical plate depicting Good and Bad Mushrooms, c.1900 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

Touchwood boletus or agaric mushroom, Boletus igniarius
5856779 Touchwood boletus or agaric mushroom, Boletus igniarius by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Touchwood boletus or agaric mushroom, Boletus igniarius)

Scaber stalk mushrooms
Rough-stemmed bolete, Boletus scaber and red-capped scaber stalk, Leccinum aurantiacum (Boletus aurantiacus). Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A

Alder bolete and summer cap
Alder bolete, Gyrodon lividus (Boletus lividus) and summer cap, Boletus reticulatus. Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A

Grevilles bolete and velvet bolete
Grevilles bolete or larch bolete, Suillus grevillei (Boletus flavus) and velvet bolete or variegated bolete, Suillus variegatus (Boletus variegatus)

Psathyrella spadicea, Pholiota squarrosus
Psathyrella spadicea mushroom 1, shaggy scalycap, Pholiota squarrosus 2, and scarlet-stemmed bolete, Boletus calopus 3. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1857

Edible mushrooms, Cryptogames alimentaires. Field mushroom, Agaricus campestris, chanterelle, Cantharellus cibarius, king bolete, Boletus edulis, morel, Morchella esculenta, white truffle

Porcini mushroom, Boletus edulis, and lurid
Penny bun or porcini mushroom, Boletus edulis, and the lurid bolete, Suillellus luridus, Boletus perniciosus. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pierre after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert

Frosts bolete and bitter bolete
Frosts bolete, Exsudoporus frostii (Boletus alveolatus) and bitter bolete, Tylopilus felleus (Boletus felleus). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his

Suede bolete and red cracking bolete
Suede bolete, Xerocomus subtomentosus (Boletus subtomentosus), and red cracking bolete, Xerocomellus chrysenteron (Boletus chrysenteron)

Birch bolete, Leccinum scabrum (Boletus scaber). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper, New York, 1895

King bolete mushroom, Boletus edulis. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper, New York, 1895

Curtis British Entomology Plate 591
Lepidoptera: Euplocamus mediellus = Morophaga boleti (Boletus Tinea) [Plant: Lychnis flos-cuculi (Ragged Robin)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 156
Coleoptera: Mycetophagus piceus (Orange-spotted Fungus-eater) [Plant: Boletus submentosus ] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 39
Coleoptera: Thymalus limbatus (Rust-coloured Thymalus) [Plant: Trametes versicolor (Boletus versicolor, Changeable Boletus)] Date: 1824-39

Illustration of Mushrooms c. 1923 (litho)
3090497 Illustration of Mushrooms c.1923 (litho) by Millot, Adolphe Philippe (1857 - 1921); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bay Bolete (Boletus badius) mushrooms, Texel, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Close-up of Porcini Mushroom (Boletus edulis) in Early Autumn, Bavaria, Germany

Close-up of Penny Bun (Boletus edulis) on Forest Floor in Autumn, Neumarkt, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany

Boletus squirrel bread Numbered top right 364
Boletus (Boletus), Boletus, possibly squirrel bread. Numbered top right: 364. Part of the fourth album with drawings of flowers and mushrooms

Boletes Boletales Morillen Boletus Morel title
Boletes (Boletales), Morillen. / Boletus. / Morel. (title on object), Leaf with different bolets. Numbered top right: 353. At the top the name in four languages

Red-capped scaber stalk, Leccinum aurantiacum, edible.. Chromolithograph by C. Krause from Fritz Leubas Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms, Neuchatel, Switzerland, 1890

Penny bun or porcino mushroom, Boletus edulis, edible.. Chromolithograph by C. Krause from Fritz Leubas Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms, Neuchatel, Switzerland, 1890

Porcini (Ceps) mushrooms au gratin (Boletus edulis)

Bay Bolete (Boletus badius), edible mushroom

Basket of freshly picked young penny bun mushrooms before cleaning credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

mushroom Boletus
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants

Satan boletus mushroom engraving 1895
Petit atlas de poche des champignons comestibles et veneneux - 1895

Rooting bolete, Boletus radicans, edible.. Chromolithograph by C. Krause from Fritz Leubas Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms, Neuchatel, Switzerland, 1890

Grevilles bolete, Suillus grevillei, and Sticky bolete, Suillus viscidus, edible, . Chromolithograph by C. Krause from Fritz Leubas Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms, Neuchatel, Switzerland, 1890

Weeping bolete, Suillus granulatus, and Bovine bolete, Suillus grevillei, edible.. Chromolithograph by C. Krause from Fritz Leubas Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms, Neuchatel, Switzerland, 1890

Bitter beech bolete, Boletus calopus, poisonous.. Chromolithograph by C. Krause from Fritz Leubas Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms, Neuchatel, Switzerland, 1890

Beefsteak fungus, Fistulina hepatica, edible, and red cracking bolete, Xerocomus chrysenteron.. Chromolithograph by C. Krause from Fritz Leubas Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms, Neuchatel, Switzerland

Edible cone-like boletus mushroom, Strobilomyces strobilaceus.. Chromolithograph from Leon Dufours Atlas des Champignons Comestibles et Veneneux (1891)

Edible bolete or porcino nero, Boletus aereus, and suspect lurid bolete, Boletus luridus.. Chromolithograph from Leon Dufours Atlas des Champignons Comestibles et Veneneux (1891)

Poisonous scarlet, Satans mushroom, or Devil s
Poisonous scarlet, Satans mushroom, or Devils bolete mushroom, Boletus satanas.. Chromolithograph from Leon Dufours Atlas des Champignons Comestibles et Veneneux (1891)

Edible boletus, Boletus edulis.. Edible boletus, Boletus edulis. Chromolithograph of an illustration by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke from A Plain and Easy Account of British Fungi, Robert Hardwicke

Penny bun, cep, mushrooms in a forest (Boletus edulis)
Penny bun, cap, mushrooms in a forest (Boletus edulis)

Penny bun, cep (Boletus edulis), chanterelles (Cantharellus cibarius), mushrooms
Penny bun, cap (Boletus edulis), chanterelles (Cantharellus cibarius), mushrooms

Mushrooms in jar preserved in olive oil

Caesars mushrooms (Amanita caesarea)

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Boletus, a fascinating genus of mushrooms, encompasses various captivating varieties that have intrigued botanists and mushroom enthusiasts alike. One such variety is the dark cep or bronze bolete, scientifically known as Boletus aereus. This particular species has captured the attention of artists throughout history, with depictions dating back to 1891 in the iconic Boletus Mushroom illustration. The allure mushrooms can be traced even further back to 1869 when they were featured in an enchanting publication titled "Funghi / Mushrooms. " This artistic representation showcased their unique shapes and colors, highlighting their aesthetic appeal. While some species within this genus are edible and highly sought after for culinary purposes, caution must be exercised due to the presence of poisonous counterparts. A lithograph from 1937 titled "Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms" serves as a visual guide for distinguishing between safe delicacies and potentially harmful specimens. Exploring natural habitats like New Forest National Park in Hampshire may lead one to encounter the vibrant Scarletina Bolete (Boletus luridiformis) toadstool. Its striking red cap stands out amidst the lush greenery, reminding us of nature's diverse wonders. Another edible member within this family is the Red-capped Scaber Stalk (Leccinum aurantiacum), which can be found in certain regions. Its bright orange hues make it visually appealing while offering a delightful taste experience when incorporated into dishes. One cannot discuss boletus without mentioning Porcini (Ceps) mushrooms au gratin (Boletus edulis). These delectable fungi have become synonymous with gourmet cuisine worldwide due to their rich flavor profile. The mere mention of porcini evokes images of indulgent meals shared among friends and loved ones. However, not all encounters with boletes result in culinary delights; some bring forth bitter experiences like encountering the Bitter Bolete (Tylopilus felleus) in Bulgaria.