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Dicksons chirozema, Chorizema dicksonii
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Dicksons chirozema, Chorizema dicksonii
James Dicksons chirozema, Chorizema dicksonii. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by S. Humble from Benjamin Maund and the Rev. John Stevens Henslows The Botanist, London, 1836
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Benjamin Botanist Chorozema Dickson Edinburgh Henslow Humble Maund Nevitt Stevens
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This stunning hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Dickson's Chirozema, or Chorizema dicksonii, a rare and beautiful flowering plant native to Edinburgh, Australia. The engraving was created by S. Nevitt based on a botanical illustration by S. Humble, and was published in Benjamin Maund and the Reverend John Stevens Henslow's influential work, "The Botanist," in London in 1836. The Dickson's Chirozema is a small, shrubby plant with elegant, fern-like foliage and clusters of delicate, tubular flowers. The flowers are a vibrant shade of pink, with a distinctive white stripe running down each petal. The plant was named in honor of James Dickson, a Scottish botanist who made significant contributions to the study of Australian flora. The Victorian-era botanical illustration and copperplate engraving process used to create this print were state-of-the-art techniques at the time, allowing for intricate detail and accurate representation of the plant's features. The resulting image is a testament to the beauty and intricacy of the natural world, and a reminder of the important role that botanical exploration and documentation played in the scientific and cultural history of the 19th century. Today, the Dickson's Chirozema is a rare and endangered plant, with populations threatened by habitat loss and other environmental factors. This beautiful and historic print serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and protecting the world's natural wonders for future generations to enjoy.
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