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Dusky coral pea, false sarsaparilla and blackhorm
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Dusky coral pea, false sarsaparilla and blackhorm
Dusky coral pea, Kennedia rubicunda 1, false sarsaparilla, Hardenbergia violacea 2, and blackhorm. Kaempferia rotunda 3. Kenedies, Kempferie. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pfitzer after an illustration by A. Carie Baron from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39
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Baron Carie Coral Dhistoire Dictionnaire Dusky False Felix Edouard Guerin Meneville Longa Naturelle Pfitzer Pittoresque Rotunda Sarsaparilla Violacea Kaempferia Kennedia
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This intriguing hand-colored steel engraving, created by Pfitzer after an illustration by A. Carie Baron, showcases three unique and captivating plant species native to Australia: the Dusky Coral Pea (Kennedia rubicunda), False Sarsaparilla (Hardenbergia violacea), and Blackhorm (Kaempferia rotunda). The Dusky Coral Pea, also known as the Crimson-flowered Kennedia, is a vibrant and eye-catching legume with distinctive red and purple flowers. Its common name derives from its resemblance to a coral reef, with the pea-like flowers appearing like corals amidst the foliage. The plant is native to the eastern coast of Australia and is known for its ability to thrive in poor soils and harsh conditions. The False Sarsaparilla, or Hardenbergia, is a trailing vine that produces beautiful lavender-blue pea flowers in late winter. It is also known as the "Lily-pilly" or "Honeysuckle" due to its sweet fragrance. The plant is native to eastern Australia and is valued for its ornamental qualities and its ability to cover bare ground and prevent erosion. The Blackhorm, or Kaempferia rotunda, is a rhizomatous herb with small, black, tuberous roots. It is native to Queensland and the Northern Territory in Australia and is known for its fragrant, white or pink flowers that bloom in the summer. The plant is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. This stunning engraving, taken from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Meneville's Dictionnaire Pittoresque d'Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), published in Paris between 1834 and 1839, showcases the beauty and diversity of these Australian native plants. The intricate detail and vibrant colors of the engraving bring these plants to life, providing a glimpse into the natural world of over 180 years ago.
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