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Bitter orange, Citrus aurantium
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Bitter orange, Citrus aurantium
Bitter orange or Seville orange, Citrus aurantium (Citrus vulgaris). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880
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Apothecary Aurantium Bentley Bitter Blair Citrus Hanhart Herbal Medicinal Seville Trimen Vulgaris
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1. Title: Bitter Orange (Citrus aurantium): A Vibrant and Historical Botanical Illustration This exquisite handcoloured lithograph depicts the Bitter Orange tree (Citrus aurantium), also known as Seville orange or Bigarade. The illustration is a meticulous work of art, created by the skilled hand of botanical illustrator David Blair and masterfully reproduced as a lithograph by Hanhart. This beautiful piece is taken from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants, published in London in 1880. The Bitter Orange tree is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia, but now widely cultivated in Mediterranean regions. Its fruit, the Bitter Orange, is characterized by its thick, bitter rind and juicy, sweet-tart pulp. The tree is renowned for its medicinal properties, with the peel and essential oil being used in traditional herbal medicine for centuries. The Bitter Orange tree is illustrated in its full splendour, with its lush green foliage and vibrant orange fruit. The intricate details of the tree's structure, the veins on the leaves, and the texture of the fruit are all captured with remarkable precision. The handcolouring adds depth and richness to the illustration, making the Bitter Orange tree come alive. This botanical masterpiece not only serves as a stunning work of art but also as an invaluable record of the natural world and the medicinal plants that have been used throughout history. It is a testament to the beauty and diversity of nature and the dedication of botanical illustrators like David Blair and the skillful craftsmanship of lithographers like Hanhart.
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