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Fodder beet, Beta vulgaris var. rapa
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Fodder beet, Beta vulgaris var. rapa
Fodder beet, Beta vulgaris var. rapa. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887
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Adolph Beet Beetroot Beta Fodder Gustav Herbal Hermann Koehlers Kohler Medicinal Medizinal Pflanzen Pabst Rapa Vulgaris
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Fodder Beet, Beta vulgaris var. rapa, is depicted in this beautiful chromolithograph from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, published in Germany in 1887. The image is a botanical illustration by Walther Müller, showcasing the intricate details of this versatile plant. Fodder beet, also known as the mangelwurzel in German-speaking regions, is a root vegetable that belongs to the same family as sugar beets and table beets. However, unlike its sweet cousins, fodder beets are grown primarily for animal feed. Their large, succulent roots are rich in nutrients, making them an excellent source of energy for livestock during the winter months when other forage is scarce. The illustration reveals the beet's distinctive features, including its deep-red, cylindrical roots, and the characteristic leaves that emerge from a rosette at the top of the plant. The leaves are large, lobed, and deeply incised, providing ample surface area for photosynthesis. The plant also produces small, yellow flowers that bloom in umbels, adding to its ornamental value. This chromolithograph is a testament to the meticulous work of the botanical illustrator and the advanced printing techniques of the late 19th century. It not only serves as a record of the plant's morphology but also as a work of art that showcases the beauty and complexity of nature.
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