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Common frogbit, Hydrocharis morsus-ranae
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Common frogbit, Hydrocharis morsus-ranae
Common frogbit, Hydrocharis morsus-ranae. 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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Classes Common Duppa Linnaean Orders System Frogbit Hydrocharis
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the Common Frogbit, Hydrocharis morsus-ranae, a beautiful aquatic plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. The intricate details of the plant's delicate flowers and leaves are masterfully captured in this 19th-century illustration by Richard Duppa. Duppa's illustration is taken from his seminal work, "The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany," published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown in London in 1816. The Linnaean system, developed by Carl Linnaeus, is the modern taxonomic system for naming and classifying organisms. The Common Frogbit is a free-floating aquatic plant that thrives in still or slow-moving water. Its small, round, greenish-brown leaves form a rosette at the water surface, while its white or pinkish flowers bloom above the water on long, slender stalks. The plant's common name derives from its ability to provide shelter for common frogs and other aquatic creatures. This stunning engraving is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world and the meticulous attention to detail of 19th-century botanical illustrators. It provides a glimpse into the past, when natural history was a source of wonder and fascination, and serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the natural world for future generations.
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