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Fumitory, Fumaria officinalis
Fumitory, Fumaria officinalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, (Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants), Jena, 1876
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Fumitory, Fumaria officinalis, is depicted in this stunning handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, published in Jena, Germany, in 1876. Fumitory, also known as Common Fumitory or Smokeweed, is a herbaceous plant that belongs to the Poppy family (Papaveraceae). The plant is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia, and it is characterized by its slender, hairy stems and lobed, palmate leaves. The engraving shows the plant in its entirety, with the delicate flowers at the top of the stem and the intricately veined leaves at the base. The handcolouring adds depth and vibrancy to the image, bringing out the subtle details of the plant's structure. Fumitory has a long history of medicinal use, dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. It was used to treat a variety of ailments, including wounds, skin conditions, and digestive issues. The plant's common name, "Fumitory," comes from the Latin word "fumus," meaning smoke, as the plant was believed to emit a smoky odor when burned. The Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse was a comprehensive botanical work that aimed to document all the medicinal plants known at the time. The publication of such works was crucial during the 19th century, as the scientific study of plants and their medicinal properties was advancing rapidly. The intricate illustrations, like this one of Fumitory, were essential for identifying and documenting the various plant species and their uses in medicine. This beautiful engraving is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of the time, providing us with a glimpse into the past and the rich history of botanical illustration.
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