Toadstool Collection (page 11)

Panaeolus semiovatus - the egghead mottlegill on cow dung at high altitude - Bernina Pass - Swiss Alps
ROG-14447 the egghead mottlegill on cow dung at high altitude Bernina Pass - Swiss Alps Panaeolus semiovatus Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Bootlaces of Honey Fungus
DAC-4 Bootlaces of Honey Fungus Armillaria mellea David Chapman contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Common Earthball - Godolphin Woods - Cornwall - UK
DAC-84 Common Earthball - Godolphin Woods Cornwall - UK Scleroderma citrinum David Chapman contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Yellow Russula - fungus - autumn - East Anglia - UK
DAC-81 Yellow Russula - fungus - autumn East Anglia - UK Russula ochraleuca David Chapman contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Orange Peel Fungus - Cornwall - UK
DAC-285 Orange Peel Fungus Cornwall - UK Aleuria aurantia David Chapman contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Many Zoned Polypore
DAC-31 Many Zoned Polypore Treametes versicolor David Chapman contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Grey Spotted Amanita (Amanita spissa) fruiting bodies, growing amongst leaf litter in woodland, Leicestershire, England, september

Common Toad (Bufo bufo) adult, sitting on Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) fruiting body, Peak District, Derbyshire, England, november

Garden Snail (Helix aspersa) baby, on small fungi, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England

Fly agaric old and very big individual providing shelter for a very young and small one New Forest National Park
SAS-620 Fly agaric - old and very big individual providing shelter for a very young and small one New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England

Fly agaric several individuals growing in birch forest New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK
SAS-606 Fly agaric - several individuals growing in birch forest New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK Amanita muscaria poisonous Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for

Fly agaric several specimen in forest with birch trees New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK
SAS-190 Fly agaric - several specimen in forest with birch trees New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK Amanita muscaria Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal

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"Toadstool: A Fascinating Dichotomy of Beauty and Danger" In the enchanting world of mushrooms, toadstools stand out as both captivating and treacherous. These poisonous fungi have long intrigued us with their vibrant colors and intricate patterns, often depicted in exquisite Victorian botanical illustrations. Imagining fairy revels amidst a forest glade, one cannot help but conjure images of fairies dancing around these mystical toadstools. Legends intertwine fairies and toadstools, suggesting that these magical creatures would use them as stools or umbrellas during their whimsical gatherings. While some they are deadly if ingested, others belong to the edible variety like the Cep (Boletus edulis), found in the picturesque New Forest National Park in Hampshire, England. This rare delicacy has been beautifully illustrated in antique engravings from the Victorian era. Inspiration for tales such as "Bluebell in Fairyland" by Seymour Hicks and Ellaline Terriss can be traced back to this fantastical connection between fairies and toadstools. Picture No. 10984661 captures our imagination with its depiction of goblins spying on witches against a backdrop adorned with these intriguing fungi. Delving deeper into mushroom lore, we find lithographs from 1937 showcasing both edible and poisonous varieties side by side. The allure of these prints lies not only in their scientific accuracy but also in their artistic representation of nature's wonders. To meander through a dream where little random elves frolic among mossy forests is an experience akin to stumbling upon a hidden grove filled with enchanting toadstools. Their presence adds an air of mystery and magic that transcends reality itself. So let us marvel at the beauty within each intricately designed cap while remaining cautious about their potential dangers lurking beneath. Toadstools symbolize nature's duality - alluring yet perilous, captivating yet deadly.