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Mayflower or trailing arbutus, Epigaea repens
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Mayflower or trailing arbutus, Epigaea repens
Mayflower or trailing arbutus, Epigaea repens.. Handcolored stipple copperplate engraving by Barrois from a botanical illustration by Pancrace Bessa from Mordant de Launays Herbier General de l Amateur, Audot, Paris, 1820
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This exquisite handcolored stipple copperplate engraving depicts the enchanting Mayflower, or Trailing Arbutus, Epigaea repens. The botanical illustration was meticulously created by the skilled hand of Pancrace Bessa and beautifully rendered in engraving by Barrois for Mordant de Launay's Herbier General de l'Amateur, published in Paris in 1820. The Mayflower, a native plant of North America, is a low-growing evergreen shrub that forms mats or trails along the forest floor. Its delicate, pink, bell-shaped flowers bloom in early spring, often appearing before the leaves emerge, making them a true harbinger of spring. The flowers are highly fragrant, emitting a sweet, pleasant scent that has long been admired by gardeners and botanists alike. The intricate details of the Mayflower's flowers and leaves are brilliantly captured in this botanical illustration. The delicate veining on the leaves, the delicate petals of the flower, and the intricate stamen and pistil are all rendered with remarkable accuracy and artistry. The handcoloring adds an additional layer of beauty to the engraving, bringing the Mayflower to life in vivid colors. This charming botanical illustration offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back in time to the early 19th century when botanical exploration and documentation were at the height of popularity. It is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world and the dedication of the botanists, illustrators, and engravers who sought to capture and preserve it for future generations.
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