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Bitter or rocket candytuft, Iberis amara
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Bitter or rocket candytuft, Iberis amara
Bitter or rocket candytuft, Iberis amara. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816
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Bitter or Rocket Candytuft (Iberis amara): A Vibrant and Delightful Flowering Plant This exquisite handcoloured copperplate engraving showcases the enchanting beauty of the Bitter or Rocket Candytuft (Iberis amara), a charming and vibrant flowering plant that has captured the attention of botanists and garden enthusiasts for centuries. The illustration, taken from Richard Duppa's seminal work "The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany," published in London in 1816, offers a detailed and accurate representation of this plant. The Bitter or Rocket Candytuft is a member of the Iberis genus, which belongs to the Brassicaceae or mustard family. This hardy, low-growing perennial is native to the Mediterranean region and is characterized by its attractive, scalloped, lobed leaves and clusters of small, bright flowers that bloom in shades of pink, purple, white, and yellow. The common name "bitter" refers to the pungent taste of the plant's leaves, which contain glucosinolates, compounds that provide both flavor and protection against herbivores. The intricate details of the Bitter or Rocket Candytuft's anatomy are beautifully rendered in this engraving, from its delicate veined leaves to the intricacies of its reproductive structures. The meticulous handcolouring adds depth and vibrancy to the image, bringing the plant to life and highlighting its allure. Richard Duppa's illustration is a testament to the artistry and scientific rigor of botanical illustration during the Linnaean era. The Linnaean system of classification, which was developed by Carl Linnaeus in the late 1700s, revolutionized the way plants were named, categorized, and studied. This engraving is a valuable record of the botanical knowledge of the time and a reminder of the enduring beauty and fascination of the natural world.
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