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Water chickweed, Montia fontana
Water chickweed, Montia fontana. 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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Chickweed Classes Duppa Fontana Linnaean Orders System Vegetable
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Water Chickweed, Montia fontana: A Stunning 19th-Century Botanical Illustration This exquisite hand-coloured copperplate engraving depicts Water Chickweed, Montia fontana, a delicate and intriguing aquatic plant. The illustration is taken from Richard Duppa's seminal work, 'The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany,' published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown in London in 1816. Richard Duppa (1762-1820) was a renowned botanical artist and engraver, whose meticulous illustrations graced numerous botanical publications of the time. In this image, Duppa masterfully captures the essence of Water Chickweed, revealing its delicate beauty and intricate details. Water Chickweed, also known as Marsh Chickweed or Waterhenbit, is a low-growing, free-floating or emergent aquatic plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The plant's small, oval-shaped leaves and star-shaped white flowers are delicately rendered in this engraving, providing a glimpse into the natural world of over two centuries ago. The Linnaean System of Botany, developed by Carl Linnaeus, is the modern system of naming and classifying organisms. Duppa's work was instrumental in popularizing this system, making it an essential resource for botanists and naturalists of the time. This stunning botanical illustration is a testament to the beauty and intricacy of the natural world, as well as the skill and artistry of Richard Duppa. It invites us to appreciate the delicate balance of nature and the importance of documenting and preserving the natural world for future generations.
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