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A fungus (Agaricus laevis): three fruiting bodies. Watercolour by E. Wheeler, 1893.

An unidentified fungus: one fruiting body on wood, both life sized and enlarged. Watercolour by E. Wheeler, 1888.

A puff ball (Lycoperdon species). Watercolour by E. Wheeler, 1888.

A fungus (Russula queletii?): three fruiting bodies, one sectioned. Watercolour by E. Wheeler, 1893.

A fungus (Coprinus atramentarius): five fruiting bodies in grass. Watercolour by E. Wheeler, 1893.

A fungus (Psathyrella candolleana): three fruiting bodies. Watercolour by E. Wheeler, 1888.

Shaggy parasol mushrooms (Lepiota rhacodes): three fruiting bodies. Watercolour by E. Wheeler, 1893.

Plums and custard fungus (Tricholomopsis rutilans): five fruiting bodies. Watercolour by E. Wheeler, 1893.

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Wheeler, Edwin, 1833-1909.

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A fungus (Russula queletii?): three fruiting bodies, one sectioned. Watercolour by E. Wheeler, 1893.

An unidentified fungus: one fruiting body on wood, both life sized and enlarged. Watercolour by E. Wheeler, 1888.

A fungus (Psathyrella candolleana): three fruiting bodies. Watercolour by E. Wheeler, 1888.

Shaggy parasol mushrooms (Lepiota rhacodes): three fruiting bodies. Watercolour by E. Wheeler, 1893.

Plums and custard fungus (Tricholomopsis rutilans): five fruiting bodies. Watercolour by E. Wheeler, 1893.