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Marsh fleawort or swamp ragwort, Tephroseris palustris
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Marsh fleawort or swamp ragwort, Tephroseris palustris
Marsh fleawort or swamp ragwort, Tephroseris palustris (Cineraria palustris). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1793
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Cineraria Fleabane Herb Herbal Marsh Palustris Ragwort Sowerby Swamp Smith
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Marsh Fleawort or Swamp Ragwort, Tephroseris palustris (Cineraria palustris), is a beautiful and intricately detailed herbaceous plant native to wetlands and marshes in Europe, Asia, and North America. This stunning hand-coloured copperplate engraving, created by the renowned English botanist and illustrator James Sowerby, is taken from James Smith's English Botany, published in London in 1793. The Marsh Fleawort, also known as Marsh Fleabane or Swamp Ragwort, is a small plant that grows up to 30 centimeters tall. Its leaves are lanceolate, with serrated edges, and its flowers are white or pink, arranged in dense, terminal corymbs. The plant's name derives from its historical use as a remedy for fleas and other parasites, as well as for various other medicinal purposes. The intricate details of the plant's veins, petals, and stamen are beautifully captured in this engraving, making it an essential addition to any botanical collection. The delicate shading and hand-colouring add depth and dimension to the image, bringing the Marsh Fleawort to life. James Sowerby was a prolific botanical illustrator, producing over 2,500 plates during his career. His meticulous attention to detail and dedication to accurately representing the natural world made him one of the most influential figures in the field of botanical illustration during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This engraving is not only a testament to Sowerby's artistic skill but also an important record of a plant that continues to thrive in wetland habitats around the world.
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