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Box-leaved barberry, Berberis microphylla
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Box-leaved barberry, Berberis microphylla
Box-leaved barberry, Berberis microphylla (Sweet-fruited berberry, Berberis dulcis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Miss Maund from Benjamin Maund and the Rev. John Stevens Henslows The Botanist, London, 1836
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Barberry Benjamin Berberis Botanist Dulcis Henslow Maund Stevens Microphylla Miss
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the charming Box-leaved Barberry, Berberis microphylla, also known as the Sweet-fruited Barberry or Berberis dulcis. The intricately detailed illustration was produced by Miss Maund and published in Benjamin Maund and the Reverend John Stevens Henslow's esteemed botanical work, "The Botanist," in London during 1836. The Box-leaved Barberry is a small, evergreen shrub native to China and the Himalayas, renowned for its attractive, glossy, and finely-cut leaves that resemble those of a boxwood tree, hence its common name. The shrub boasts clusters of small, yellow flowers that bloom in late spring, followed by bright red, edible berries that ripen in late summer. These sweet, succulent fruits were highly prized in Victorian gardens for their ornamental value and culinary uses. The meticulous engraving process, which involved transferring the artist's original drawing onto a copper plate and then etching it with acid, allowed for the intricate details of the Box-leaved Barberry's foliage, flowers, and berries to be beautifully captured and preserved. This image offers a glimpse into the rich history of botanical illustration during the Victorian era, a time when the study and appreciation of plants was a source of great fascination and inspiration. The Box-leaved Barberry remains a popular ornamental plant in gardens today, not only for its attractive foliage and charming berries but also for its hardiness and ability to thrive in various climates. This stunning engraving serves as a testament to the enduring allure of botanical art and the importance of preserving the natural world through artistic expression.
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