August 19th, 2021 at 10:09PM

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a few of my favourite Beatrix Potter mycology illustrations πŸ„βœ¨πŸ‡

β€˜But her interest went far beyond the mere aesthetics or symbolism of mushrooms β€” she was studious about their taxonomy, taught herself the proper technique for accurate botanical illustration, and worked tirelessly to get an introduction to the eminent mycologist Charles McIntosh. With his help and encouragement, she continued advancing her microscopic observations, which kindled in her an intense fascination with how mushrooms reproduced β€” something poorly understood at the time.’

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