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Elegant camas, Anticlea elegans
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Elegant camas, Anticlea elegans
Mountain death camas or elegant camas, Anticlea elegans (Helonias bracteata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1828
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Cabinet Conrad Cooke Elegans Loddiges Nursery Camas
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the elegant camas, Anticlea elegans, also known as mountain death camas or Helonias bracteata. The image was meticulously created by the skilled hand of George Cooke for Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet in Hackney, England, in 1828. The elegant camas is a beautiful and intriguing plant native to the western United States and Canada. It is characterized by its large, white, nodding flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. The plant grows in meadows and open woodlands, often in areas disturbed by fire or grazing. Despite its elegant appearance, the elegant camas holds a darker side. All parts of the plant contain toxic compounds, making it a potential danger to livestock and humans if consumed. The plant's common name, "death camas," reflects this fact. However, indigenous peoples of the region have long used the plant for medicinal purposes, including treating wounds and relieving pain. The intricate details of the flowers and leaves in this engraving are a testament to the artist's skill and the botanical community's dedication to documenting and preserving the natural world. The delicate shades of pink and white in the image add to the overall beauty and allure of the elegant camas, making this a truly captivating work of art and a valuable addition to any botanical collection.
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