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Tobacco, Nicotiana tabacum
Tobacco, Nicotiana tabacum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, (Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants), Jena, 1876
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This stunning handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts Tobacco, Nicotiana tabacum, a plant that has held significant cultural, historical, and medicinal importance for centuries. The image, taken from Dr. Willibald Artus's comprehensive Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants published in Jena, Germany, in 1876, showcases the intricate details of the tobacco plant. The tobacco plant is native to the Americas and is best known for its psychoactive alkaloid, nicotine. The leaves of the plant have been used for various purposes, including the production of cigarettes, cigars, and other forms of smokeless tobacco. The plant's popularity spread globally following the European discovery of the Americas, leading to its widespread cultivation and use. The engraving illustrates the tobacco plant in its entirety, from the long, slender stem to the distinctive heart-shaped leaves. The leaves are shown in various stages of growth, from bud to fully developed, providing a comprehensive view of the plant's morphology. The intricate vein patterns and detailed textures of the leaves are beautifully rendered in the handcoloured engraving. Despite its historical significance, the use of tobacco has been linked to various health issues, most notably lung cancer and other respiratory diseases. The engraving serves as a reminder of the plant's complex history and its ongoing impact on human health and culture. The intricate details of the engraving offer a glimpse into the botanical knowledge of the late 19th century and the meticulous craftsmanship of the time.
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