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Mallow, Malva sylvestris, and ragged robin
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Mallow, Malva sylvestris, and ragged robin
Mallow, Malva sylvestris, Monadelphia, 1-4, and ragged robin, Lychnis flos-cuculi, Decandria, 5, 6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis Lectures on Botany, as delivered in the Botanic Garden at Lambeth, 1805
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Curtis Edwards Lectures Lychnis Mallow Malva Ragged Register Robin Sydenham Sylvestris
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases two beautiful wildflowers of the Malva and Lychnis genera, the Common Mallow, Malva sylvestris, and the Ragged Robin, Lychnis flos-cuculi. The illustration is a masterpiece by the skilled botanical artist Sydenham Edwards, created for the esteemed botanist and horticulturist William Curtis' Lectures on Botany, delivered at the Botanic Garden in Lambeth, London, in 1805. The Common Mallow, depicted in the foreground, is identified by its large, velvety, pink or purple flowers with five petals, and its palmate, or hand-shaped, leaves. The plant belongs to the Malvaceae family and is commonly found in woodlands, hedgerows, and waste places throughout Europe and Asia. In the background, the Ragged Robin, Lychnis flos-cuculi, is displayed with its distinctive, ragged, pink or purple flowers and decandrous, or five-lobed, leaves. This plant is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family and is known for its ability to thrive in damp, shady areas. The intricate details of the flowers, veins on the leaves, and textures of the stems are expertly captured in this engraving by F. Sansom. The use of hand-coloring adds depth and vibrancy to the illustration, making it a true work of art. This botanical masterpiece is a testament to the beauty and diversity of nature and the dedication of the artists and scientists who documented it.
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