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German tamarisk, Myricaria germanica
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German tamarisk, Myricaria germanica
German or false tamarisk, Myricaria germanica. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Massard, drawn and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century
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1837 Antoine Bristle Delle Dictionary Dizionario Edible Elegans Fern Florence Francois Germanica Jussieu Laurent Naturali Pierre Scienze Stipple Tamarisk Turpin Vegetable
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This stunning handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving depicts the German Tamarisk, Myricaria germanica, also known as the false tamarisk. The image is taken from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, or Dictionary of Natural Sciences, published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. The illustration was engraved by Massard, with direction from the renowned French botanical illustrator Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin (1775-1840). Myricaria germanica is a shrub native to Europe, Asia, and North America, characterized by its slender, bristle-like leaves and small, red or purple fruits. The plant is a member of the Tamaricaceae family and is closely related to the true tamarisks. The German Tamarisk is also known for its association with other plants in the image, including the fern Trichomanes elegans, the fern Polypodium fea, and the fern Polypodium polypodinum. These plants were likely included to provide context and scale to the illustration of the Myricaria germanica. Turpin is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century, known for his meticulous attention to detail and accurate representation of his subjects. His work was widely admired for its beauty and scientific precision, making this engraving a valuable addition to any botanical collection. The German Tamarisk has both botanical and historical significance. It has been used for medicinal purposes, particularly for its astringent properties, and was also used as a vegetable or fruit in some parts of Europe. The plant has been studied extensively in botany and continues to be of interest to researchers today.
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