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5855127 Astracantha cretica; (add.info.: Astracantha cretica. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G. Reid and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson and James Morss Churchill's "Medical Botany: or Illustrations and descriptions of the medicinal plants of the London, Edinburgh, and Dublin pharmacopoeias, " John Churchill, London, 1831.); © Florilegius
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1831 Astragalus Churchill Crete Drawn Drug Herb Herbal James John Medicinal Morss Pharmacopoeia Reid Shrub Steel Stephenson Weddell Cretica Creticus
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This stunning botanical illustration captures the intricate details of Astracantha cretica, a shrub native to Crete, Greece. The delicate hand-colored print showcases the beauty of this medicinal plant, also known as Astragalus creticus, with precision and artistry.
Drawn by G. Reid and engraved on steel by Weddell for John Stephenson and James Morss Churchill's "Medical Botany," this illustration is a testament to the skill and dedication of 19th-century botanical artists. The vivid colors and lifelike depiction make it a true work of art that not only serves as a visual reference but also as an aesthetic delight.
The detailed rendering of each leaf, flower, and stem highlights the importance of Astracantha cretica in herbal medicine. Used in traditional pharmacopoeias in London, Edinburgh, and Dublin, this plant has been valued for its medicinal properties for centuries.
As you gaze upon this exquisite print, you can almost imagine yourself walking through the hillsides of Crete, surrounded by fields of Astracantha cretica in full bloom. It serves as a reminder of the beauty and wonder found in nature's pharmacy—a timeless symbol of healing and vitality captured forever in this remarkable botanical illustration.
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