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Hemlock stork s-bill, Erodium cicutarium
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Hemlock stork s-bill, Erodium cicutarium
Hemlock stork s-bill, Erodium cicutarium. 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 Duppa Erodium Hemlock Linnaean Orders System Filaree Storks Bill
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Hemlock Stork's Bill, Erodium cicutarium, a beautiful and intriguing plant in the Geranium family. The engraving is based on an illustration by the renowned English botanical artist, Richard Duppa, from his seminal work, "The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany," published in London by Longman, Hurst in 1816. The Hemlock Stork's Bill, also known as Redstem Filaree or Hemlock Filaree, is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is characterized by its slender, red-tinged stems, which can grow up to 60 cm tall, and its distinctive, pink or purple, five-petaled flowers. The plant's common name, Stork's Bill, refers to the shape of its seed pods, which resemble the bills of storks. The Linnaean System of Botany, developed by Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century, revolutionized the way plants were classified and named. Duppa's work, which includes over 1,500 meticulously illustrated and described plant species, was a significant contribution to the Linnaean legacy. This engraving not only showcases the beauty and intricacy of the Hemlock Stork's Bill but also serves as a testament to the artistry and scientific rigor of the time. The delicate hand-coloring adds an additional layer of detail and depth to the already stunning illustration, making it a true masterpiece of botanical art.
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