Polyporus Squamosus. Original hand coloured antique lithograph by Anna Maria Hussey. From “Illustrations of British Mycology”, published by Dr. T.J. Hussey in 1847.

Anna Maria Hussey, (5 June 1805 – 26 August 1853) was a British mycologist, writer, and illustrator.

As Mrs T. J. Hussey she produced an ambitious and expensive work entitled Illustrations of British Mycology, containing colour plates of species collected and illustrated by herself or by her sister, together with descriptions, personal observations, anecdotes, and comments. “Illustrations of British Mycology” is not simply a taxonomic litany of fungi. It is instead a catalogue of Anna’s experiences with, and knowledge of fungi. She hoped that her work would inspire future mushroom enthusiasts, especially young people.

She was married to Dr John Hussey, rector of Hayes, Kent. Her enthusiasm led to her corresponding with Charles Darwin, who lived a few miles up the road in Downe.