Antique Mycology Print of Lactarius Deliciosus

Antique mycology print titled 'Lactarius Deliciosus. Linn'. Lactarius deliciosus, commonly known as the saffron milk cap and red pine mushroom, is one of the best known members of the large milk-cap genus Lactarius in the order Russulales. It is found in Europe and has been accidentally introduced to other countries under conifers and can be found growing in pine plantations. This print originates from 'Sveriges ätliga och giftiga svampar tecknade efter naturen'. Published in Stockholm, circa 1860.

Condition: Good. General age-related toning, tape on upper corners. Some creasing, and two blue small stains. Please study image carefully.

Date: c.1860

Overall size: 38 x 28.6 cm.