Dense-flowered orchid, Neotinea maculata

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Dense-flowered orchid, Neotinea maculata

Dense-flowered orchid, Neotinea maculata (One-sized aceras, Aceras secundiflora). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London, 1832

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Drake Edwards Maculata Orchid Register Sarah Sydenham Watts Miss Neotinea

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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the enchanting beauty of the Dense-flowered Orchid, Neotinea maculata, also known as One-sized Aceras or Secundiflorum. The intricate detail of the illustration, created by the skilled hand of Miss Sarah Drake and masterfully engraved by S. Watts, brings to life the delicate petals and intricate structures of this rare and captivating orchid. Neotinea maculata is a species of terrestrial orchid that is native to Europe, specifically in the Balkan Peninsula and the Carpathian Mountains. It is characterized by its dense, compact inflorescence of small, white flowers with purple veins and a distinctive green labellum. The plant grows in wooded areas and prefers a humus-rich soil. The botanical illustration was published in the esteemed Botanical Register, a publication by Sydenham Edwards, in Ridgeway, London, in 1832. The Botanical Register was a leading source of botanical information and was renowned for its high-quality illustrations, which were produced using the latest techniques in hand-coloring and copperplate engraving. This stunning orchid was a prized addition to the collections of botanical gardens and private plant enthusiasts during the Victorian era, and the publication of such detailed and accurate illustrations was essential for the advancement of botanical science and conservation efforts. Today, the Dense-flowered Orchid remains a beloved and elusive plant, admired for its beauty and rarity. This image serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating the natural world, and the role that botanical illustration plays in documenting and understanding the wonders of the plant kingdom.

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