Student's hand-book of mushrooms of America edible and poisonous, Washington, D.C, A.R. Taylor 1897-1898, United States, mushrooms edible, mushrooms poisonous, This illustration depicts several stages of the *Coprinus comatus*, commonly known as the shaggy mane mushroom. The composition includes distinct features: on the left, two tall, slender mushrooms display their characteristic white, shaggy caps, while the smaller mushroom at the bottom shows a more rounded form, illustrating its early growth stage. The background highlights the fine details of the fungi, including outlines of the gills and spores near the top. Additionally, labels indicate specific parts of the fungus, contributing to a scientific understanding of its morphology and lifecycle. Overall, the artwork serves to educate about this edible mushroom species and its anatomical features.