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Liparia hirsuta
Liparia hirsuta. South Africa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke after George Loddiges from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1817
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts Liparia hirsuta, a fascinating succulent plant native to South Africa. The engraving, created by George Cooke after George Loddiges, is an elegant example of botanical illustration from the early 19th century. The image was produced as part of Conrad Loddiges' Botanical Cabinet, a significant publication that showcased the diverse flora of South Africa. Liparia hirsuta, also known as the Hairy Liparia, is a small succulent plant that grows in rocky, mountainous regions. Its fleshy leaves are covered in fine hairs, giving the plant a distinctive appearance. The plant's flowers are small and white, and bloom in the summer months. The intricate details of the plant's leaves and flowers are beautifully captured in this engraving, with each vein and hair rendered with meticulous precision. The use of hand-coloring adds an additional layer of depth and vibrancy to the image, bringing the plant to life on the page. This engraving is a testament to the skill and dedication of the botanical illustrators and engravers of the time, who worked tirelessly to document and preserve the natural world for future generations. It is a reminder of the beauty and diversity of the plant kingdom, and the importance of continuing to study and protect the natural world around us.
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