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Common toadflax, Linaris vulgaris
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Common toadflax, Linaris vulgaris
Common toadflax, Linaris vulgaris. Linaire pelore. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Mlle. Coignet, drawn and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century
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1837 Antoine Common Delle Dictionary Dizionario Edible Florence Foglie Francois Jussieu Laurent Naturali Pierre Scienze Stipple Toadflax Turpin Vegetable Vulgaris Buxifolia
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Common Toadflax: Linaris vulgaris, also known as Stevensia buxifolia or Linaire pelore, is a herbaceous plant belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family. This beautiful handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving is a testament to the exquisite botanical illustration techniques of the 19th century. The illustration was created by the renowned French botanical illustrator Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin (1775-1840), under the direction of Antoine Laurent de Jussieu for his "Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali" or "Dictionary of Natural Science," published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. The Common Toadflax is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. Its common name derives from the resemblance of its flowers to those of the toadflax, a poisonous plant. However, the Common Toadflax is edible and was historically used for medicinal purposes. Its leaves, which are depicted in the illustration with their characteristic toothed edges, were used to make a tea to treat various ailments, including respiratory issues and digestive problems. The plant's flowers, which bloom in late spring and early summer, are tubular and two-lipped, with a distinctive purple-spotted red color. The fruit is a capsule that splits open to release seeds. This illustration provides a detailed and accurate representation of the plant's morphology, showcasing Turpin's exceptional skill as a botanical artist. The use of stipple engraving, a technique that involves the application of small dots to create shading and texture, adds depth and dimension to the image, making it a true masterpiece of botanical art.
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