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Common alder tree, Betula alnus, and frizzled
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Common alder tree, Betula alnus, and frizzled
Common alder tree, Betula alnus, and frizzled bartramia, Bartramia crispa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia, G. Kearsley, London, 1813
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Alder Alnus Betula Catkin Common Crispa Edwards Encyclopedia Good Kearsley Mason Pantologia Sydenham Bartramia Frizzled
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1. Title: "A Symphony of Spring: Common Alder Tree and Frizzled Bartramia" This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Sydenham Edwards and published in John Mason Good's Pantologia: A New Encyclopedia in 1813, captures the essence of springtime in the natural world. The image showcases two distinct yet interconnected elements: the Common Alder Tree (Betula alnus) and the Frizzled Bartramia (Bartramia crispa). The Common Alder Tree, with its graceful, slender trunk and serrated, triangular leaves, stands proudly at the heart of the composition. Its catkins, the male flowers, are suspended elegantly, ready to release their pollen to fertilize the female flowers on other trees. The vibrant green leaves, still in their budding stage, hint at the lush foliage that will soon cover the tree. Adorning the Common Alder Tree are the delicate fronds of the Frizzled Bartramia. These fern-like structures, with their curled and wavy edges, add a textured contrast to the smooth, uniform bark of the tree. The Frizzled Bartramia, also known as the Crisp Moss, is an epiphytic plant that thrives on the branches of the Common Alder Tree, forming a symbiotic relationship with it. This beautiful engraving not only highlights the intricate relationship between these two species but also encapsulates the essence of the spring season - a time of renewal, growth, and interconnectedness in the natural world. The intricate details of the engraving, coupled with the rich, hand-colored hues, make this a captivating piece of botanical art that continues to inspire awe and appreciation for the intricacies of nature.
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