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Egghead Mottlegill by Elizabeth Savage

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Title Egghead Mottlegill by Elizabeth Savage
Description Scientific Name: Panaeolus semiovatus
Fungi facts: This fungus grows on dung and the generic name Panaeolus means variegated – a reference to the mottling of the gills. The white stem is often speckled blue-black due to the deposition of spores from the gills. It is common throughout the year.
Technique: Appliqué with hand and machine stitching
Item URL https://www.peoplescollection.wales/items/1199226
Date 01 January 2017
Community archive People's Collection Wales
Subject

'Crafts'

'Fungi / Lichens / Algae'

'Scientific Illustrations and Models'

Fungi

stitching botanical

national botanic garden of wales

Level Item
Author Stitching Botanical

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