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Allium stellerianum
Allium stellerianum (Jonquil-leaved garlic. Allium bisulcum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine, London, 1811
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Allium Stellerianum, commonly known as Jonquil-leaved Garlic or Bisulcum, is a beautiful and intriguing bulbous perennial plant belonging to the Allium genus. This exquisite hand-coloured copperplate engraving, created by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards, was originally published in William Curtis' renowned horticultural periodical, The Botanical Magazine, in London, in the year 1811. Allium Stellerianum is native to the Mediterranean region and is characterized by its distinctive, slender, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in clusters atop tall stems. The plant's most striking feature, however, is its unique, narrow, Jonquil-like leaves, which are narrower and more pointed than those of typical garlic plants. The bulbs of Allium Stellerianum are small and round, with a diameter of about 1-2 centimeters. The botanical illustration and engraving process involved painstaking attention to detail, with the artist meticulously rendering each petal, leaf, and bulb scale in color before the engraving was created. The resulting image is a stunning representation of the plant's beauty and intricacy, providing a window into the world of botany and horticulture during the early 19th century. Allium Stellerianum is not only a delight to behold but also has culinary uses, with its bulbs being edible and possessing a mild garlic flavor. The plant's ornamental value, however, is perhaps its most significant contribution to gardens and landscapes, adding a touch of elegance and allure to any collection of bulbous plants. This image serves as a testament to the enduring fascination with the natural world and the role of botanical illustration in documenting and preserving the beauty of the plant kingdom.
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