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Dwarf furze, Ulex minor
Dwarf furze, Ulex minor (Ulex nanus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1800
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Dwarf Furze Minor Sowerby Smith Ulex
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This exquisite handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts the charming Dwarf Furze, Ulex minor (also known as Ulex nanus), a native shrub found predominantly in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. The intricate details of the plant's foliage and flowers are beautifully rendered in this engraving, which was created after a drawing by the renowned botanical artist James Sowerby for James Smith's English Botany, published in 1800. Dwarf Furze is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that typically reaches heights of 30-60 cm. Its small, yellow pea-like flowers bloom in dense, rounded clusters, appearing from late spring to early summer. The shrub's leaves are covered in soft, fine hairs, giving them a velvety texture and a silvery-grey appearance. The Dwarf Furze has historical significance, as it was once used for various purposes in natural history and medicine. Its branches were used for making baskets, while its leaves were used as a fodder for livestock. In traditional medicine, the plant was used to treat various ailments, including rheumatism and gout. This botanical engraving is a testament to the beauty and intricacy of the natural world, as well as the skill and artistry of the botanical illustrators and engravers of the past. It is a valuable addition to any collection of botanical art, and a reminder of the importance of preserving and studying the natural world for future generations.
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