A plain and easy account of British Fungi : with especial reference to the esculent and economic species / by M.C. Cooke.

  • Cooke, M. C. (Mordecai Cubitt), 1825-1914.
Date:
1884
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Credit: A plain and easy account of British Fungi : with especial reference to the esculent and economic species / by M.C. Cooke. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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