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Common asarabacca, Asarum europaeum
Common asarabacca, Asarum europaeum. 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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Asarum Classes Common Duppa Europaeum Ginger Linnaean Orders System Vegetable Wild Asarabacca
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Common Asarabacca, Asarum europaeum: A Handcoloured Copperplate Engraving from The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany by Richard Duppa, 1816 This exquisite handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts the Common Asarabacca, Asarum europaeum, a European wild ginger native to the woodlands of Europe. The plant is shown in intricate detail, with its distinctive heart-shaped leaves and bell-shaped flowers arranged in clusters at the end of stems. Richard Duppa's illustration, published in his seminal work "The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany," showcases the meticulous attention to detail that was characteristic of botanical illustrations of the time. The engraving process involved transferring an artist's drawing onto a copper plate, which was then etched with acid to create the lines and contours of the image. The plate was then handcoloured to add depth and texture to the final print. Asarum europaeum is a perennial herb that grows in woodlands and shady places. Its common name, "asarabacca," comes from the Latin words "asarum," meaning "asafoetida," and "bacca," meaning "berry," likely referring to the plant's pungent aroma and berry-like fruit. The plant was used in traditional medicine for various ailments, including respiratory issues and as a diuretic. This beautiful engraving is a testament to the importance of botanical illustrations in documenting and preserving the natural world. It also serves as a reminder of the rich history of botanical exploration and discovery that continues to inspire and fascinate us today.
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