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Phallus impudicus, George Dionysus Ehret
Phallus impudicus, George Dionysus Ehret. Sketch 229/230. Phallus found at Bulstrode Nov. 12 1763
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18th Century Agaricomycetes Basidiomycota Bracket Fungi Bracket Fungus Ehret Fungi Fungus Georg Dionysius Georg Dionysius Ehret Horn Phallus Angiospermae Bulstrode Common Stinkhorn Magnoliophyta Phallaceae Phallus Impudicus
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Phallus impudicus, commonly known as the common stinkhorn or the birds nest fungus, is depicted in this exquisite 18th century botanical illustration by the renowned German botanist, Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). The illustration, titled "Phallus impudicus, George Dionysius Ehret. Sketch 229/230. Phallus found at Bulstrode Nov. 12 1763," is a detailed representation of this unique and intriguing fungus. The Phallus impudicus is a bracket fungus, belonging to the phallaceae family and the phallales order within the basidiomycota class. It is characterized by its distinctive, phallic shape and its foul-smelling volatiles, which attract flies and other insects that help in its spore dispersal. The fungus grows on decaying wood and is often found in damp, shady areas. Ehret's illustration captures the fungus in its full glory, with the intricate details of its cap, veil, and stem beautifully rendered. The cap is covered in a slimy, gelatinous substance that dries to form a crust, and the veil, which covers the cap when it is young, is depicted as a delicate, translucent membrane. The stem, which is often curved and twisted, is shown with its characteristic white, net-like covering. This illustration is a testament to Ehret's exceptional skill as a botanical artist and his meticulous attention to detail. It is also a fascinating glimpse into the natural history of this unusual and intriguing fungus, which continues to fascinate scientists and naturalists to this day. The illustration was likely created as part of Ehret's extensive work on the botany of the Angiospermae, or flowering plants, and the Magnoliophyta, or flowering fungi, which included many other illustrations of plants and fungi from Europe and beyond. This particular illustration was found at Bulstrode on November 12, 1763, and is a valuable addition to the record of natural history from the 18th century.
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