Lesser American bird s-eye or Mistassini primrose
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Lesser American bird s-eye or Mistassini primrose
Lesser American bird s-eye or Mistassini primrose, Primula mistassinica.. Illustration drawn by William Jackson Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine, Samuel Curtis, 1830
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1830 Curtis Hooker Jackson Lesser Primrose Primula
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This exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving showcases the Lesser American Bird's-Eye or Mistassini Primrose (Primula mistassinica), a beautiful and rare flowering plant native to North America. The illustration was meticulously drawn by the renowned botanical artist William Jackson Hooker and expertly engraved by Swan, for publication in The Botanical Magazine, edited by Samuel Curtis in 1830. The Lesser American Bird's-Eye Primrose is a perennial herb that thrives in moist, nutrient-rich soils in the eastern United States and eastern Canada. This primrose is characterized by its distinctive, bright yellow, funnel-shaped flowers, which are adorned with dark red speckles resembling the eyes of birds. The plant's leaves are ovate and serrated, with a glossy green surface and a velvety, purple underside. The discovery and documentation of this plant by European botanists was a significant achievement in the history of botany, as it represented one of the many new and fascinating species that were being identified and classified during the era of plant exploration and discovery. The intricate detail and vibrant colors of this engraving serve as a testament to the dedication and skill of the botanical illustrators and engravers of the time, who played a crucial role in recording and preserving the natural world for future generations. Today, the Lesser American Bird's-Eye Primrose remains an important species in the study of botany and ecology, and continues to captivate and inspire botanists, artists, and nature enthusiasts alike with its unique beauty and historical significance.
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