Agaric mushroom, Agaricus ochraceus
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Agaric mushroom, Agaricus ochraceus
Agaric mushroom, Agaricus ochraceus.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by French botanist Jean Baptiste Francois Pierre Bulliard from Herbier de la France, Paris, 1780
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1780 Agaric Agaricus Botanist Bulliard Herb Herbal Herbier Mushroom Pierre Ochraceus
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Agaricus ochraceus, also known as the Agaric mushroom. The illustration is a masterpiece from the Herbier de France, a renowned botanical publication produced in Paris during the late 18th century. The engraving was created by the skilled hands of French botanist Jean Baptiste Francois Pierre Bulliard, who meticulously documented and illustrated various plant species during this period. The Agaricus ochraceus is a common edible mushroom, often found in grasslands and forests around the world. The mushroom's distinctive features include a conical cap with a slightly inrolled margin, a white gill structure, and a stem that is tapering and smooth. The cap's color ranges from ochre to reddish-brown, as depicted in this illustration. The Agaricus ochraceus holds a significant place in the history of mycology, the scientific study of fungi. Bulliard's meticulous documentation and illustration of this mushroom contributed to the growing body of knowledge about the natural world during the Age of Enlightenment. This engraving is a testament to the beauty and intricacy of the natural world, as well as the dedication and skill of the botanists and illustrators of the past. The Herbier de France was a groundbreaking publication that showcased the diversity of the natural world through stunning illustrations and precise scientific documentation. Bulliard's illustration of the Agaricus ochraceus is a prime example of the high-quality work produced during this time, and continues to captivate and inspire viewers today.
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