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Fringed buckbean, Limnanthemum nymphoides
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Fringed buckbean, Limnanthemum nymphoides
Fringed buckbean, Limnanthemum nymphoides (Menyanthes nymphoides). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1794
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Fringed Menyanthes Sowerby Buckbean Nymphoides Smith
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the enchanting beauty of the Fringed Buckbean, Limnanthemum nymphoides, also known as Menyanthes nymphoides. The intricate details of the plant's delicate features are masterfully captured in this 18th-century illustration, created by renowned botanical artist James Sowerby for James Smith's English Botany in 1794. The Fringed Buckbean is a charming aquatic or semi-aquatic perennial plant native to Europe, northern Asia, and North America. Its small, oval-shaped leaves are arranged in pairs along the stems, and its distinctive white or pink fringed flowers bloom in dense clusters at the ends of the stems. These flowers attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies, ensuring the plant's continued growth and propagation. The intricate details of the plant's veins and delicate fringes are beautifully rendered in this hand-colored engraving, making it a stunning addition to any botanical collection or natural history study. The rich colors and fine lines bring the Fringed Buckbean to life, allowing us to appreciate its natural beauty and intricacies up close. This illustration is a testament to the artistry and scientific precision of the botanical illustrations produced during the 18th and 19th centuries. It serves as a reminder of the importance of documenting and preserving the natural world, and the role that art and science can play in capturing its essence for future generations to enjoy and learn from.
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