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Agrimony, Agrimonia eupatoria
Agrimony, Agrimonia eupatoria. Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Mains Popular Botany, Orr and Smith, London, 1835. James Main (1775-1846) was a Scottish gardener, botanist and writer
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This stunning handcoloured woodblock engraving showcases Agrimonia eupatoria, commonly known as Agrimony, a plant native to Europe, Asia, and northern Africa. The intricately detailed illustration is taken from James Main's "Popular Botany," published by Orr and Smith in London in 1835. James Main (1775-1846) was a renowned Scottish gardener, botanist, and writer. He dedicated his life to the study and documentation of various plant species, and his works were widely admired for their accuracy and beauty. This particular illustration is a testament to Main's expertise and artistic skill. Agrimony is a herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 1 meter tall. Its stems are square, and its leaves are alternate, oval, and serrated. The plant produces small, yellow flowers in clusters, which bloom from June to September. The plant's common name comes from the Greek words "agrion," meaning "piercing," and "monia," meaning "moon," likely referring to the plant's piercing, moon-shaped seed capsules. Agrimony has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Its leaves and flowers have been used to treat various ailments, including wounds, diarrhea, and fevers. The plant's astringent properties make it particularly effective in stopping bleeding and promoting healing. This beautiful botanical illustration not only showcases the intricacies of Agrimonia eupatoria but also highlights the artistry and dedication of James Main and the team at Orr and Smith in documenting the natural world over 180 years ago.
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