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Common wild rose, Rosa canina
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Common wild rose, Rosa canina
Common wild rose, Rosa canina. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880
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Common Wild Rose, Rosa canina (Rosa canina - Common Wild Rose, Handcoloured Lithograph by Hanhart after a Botanical Illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimner's Medicinal Plants, London, 1880) The Common Wild Rose, Rosa canina, is a beautiful and resilient plant that has graced the European landscape for centuries. This handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart, based on a botanical illustration by David Blair, captures the intricacies of this plant's form and features in stunning detail. The Common Wild Rose is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 3 meters tall. Its stems are covered in sharp thorns, which provide protection against herbivores. The plant produces lovely pink to white flowers in the spring, which give way to bright red rosehips in the autumn. These rosehips are rich in vitamin C and were historically used for making jams, jellies, and other culinary delights. The medicinal properties of the Common Wild Rose have been known since ancient times. The plant was used to treat a variety of ailments, including diarrhea, dysentery, and scurvy. The rosehips were boiled to make a tea, which was used to soothe sore throats and relieve coughs. The leaves were also used to make a poultice to treat wounds and inflammation. The botanical illustration by David Blair, which forms the basis of this lithograph, is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail that was characteristic of the botanical illustrations of the Victorian era. The use of handcolouring adds an extra layer of beauty and depth to the image, making it a true work of art. This Common Wild Rose lithograph is a beautiful addition to any botanical collection or herbal study. It provides a glimpse into the rich history of this versatile plant and the importance of botanical illustration in documenting the natural world.
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