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Elegant cup-flower, Scyphanthus elegans
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Elegant cup-flower, Scyphanthus elegans
Elegant cup-flower, Scyphanthus elegans. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by Edward Dalton Smith from Robert Sweets The British Flower Garden, Ridgeway, London, 1828
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the Elegant Cup-flower, Scyphanthus elegans, a captivating beauty from the botanical world. The intricate detail of the engraving, created by Weddell after an original botanical illustration by Edward Dalton Smith, invites the viewer to explore the delicate features of this remarkable flower. Scyphanthus elegans, also known as the Elegant Cup-flower, is a native of South America, specifically Brazil. Its unique appearance sets it apart from other flowers, with its cup-shaped, five-lobed corolla, which is often tinged with pink or red at the edges. The plant produces these stunning blooms on long, slender stems, which emerge from a rosette of narrow, lance-shaped leaves. Botanical illustrations, such as this one, played a crucial role in the scientific exploration and documentation of new plant species during the 19th century. Edward Dalton Smith, the talented illustrator, meticulously captured the essence of this flower, ensuring its accurate representation in botanical records. The resulting engraving, produced by Weddell, offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the beauty and intricacy of the natural world as it was understood during this period. Robert Sweet's The British Flower Garden, published in 1828, was a popular and influential horticultural publication of its time. This engraving, along with others in the volume, would have provided inspiration and guidance for gardeners and botanists alike, as they sought to cultivate and study the wonders of the plant kingdom.
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