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Caper bush or caper shrub, Capparis spinosa
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Caper bush or caper shrub, Capparis spinosa
Caper bush or caper shrub, Capparis spinosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1795
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This exquisite handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts the Caper bush, or Capparis spinosa, a fascinating and historically significant plant native to the Mediterranean region. The intricate details of the engraving showcase the plant's unique features, from its thorny stems and narrow, oblong leaves to the distinctive, round, spiky buds that give way to delicate, white, five-petaled flowers. Caper bushes have been cultivated for both their medicinal and culinary uses for thousands of years. In ancient Greece and Rome, capers were highly prized for their pungent, savory flavor and were often used as a condiment, pickle, or seasoning. The buds were also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including digestive issues and inflammation. The plant's botanical name, Capparis spinosa, refers to its prickly stems and the spines that line its leaves. The engraving also reveals the plant's close relationship to the flanders rose, as both belong to the same botanical family, Capparidaceae. This beautiful illustration was created by the renowned botanical artist, Sydenham Edwards, and published in the Botanical Magazine in London in 1795. The illustration was produced under the direction of William Curtis, a leading figure in the field of botany and the founder of the Botanical Magazine. The handcolouring was likely done by an experienced colourist, adding depth and vibrancy to the image. Today, caper bushes continue to be cultivated for their culinary and medicinal uses, and they remain an intriguing and beautiful addition to gardens around the world.
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