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Ghost plant or Indian pipe, Monotropa uniflora
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Ghost plant or Indian pipe, Monotropa uniflora
Ghost plant or Indian pipe, Monotropa uniflora. Monotrope a une fleur. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Gabriel, 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 Delle Dictionary Dizionario Florence Foglie Francois Ghost Jussieu Laurent Naturali Pierre Pipe Rotonde Rotundifolia Scienze Stipple Turpin Uniflora
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This exquisite handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving depicts the enigmatic Ghost Plant, or Indian Pipe, Monotropa uniflora. The Monotropa genus, also known as Monimia or Rotundifolia, is native to the eastern and central regions of North America. This fascinating plant is renowned for its unique white, ghostly appearance, which derives from its lack of chlorophyll. Consequently, it obtains nutrients from nearby trees through a symbiotic relationship, rather than producing them through photosynthesis. The illustration is taken from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. The illustration was drawn and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century. Turpin's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the delicate rendering of the Ghost Plant's white, tubular flower, which sits atop a slender, leafless stem. The intricate stipple engraving technique adds depth and texture to the image, highlighting the plant's delicate features. The Ghost Plant's history in botany is rich and fascinating. Its unique characteristics have long intrigued botanists and naturalists, who have been drawn to its mysterious allure. This beautiful illustration serves as a testament to the enduring appeal of the natural world and the importance of documenting its wonders through art and science.
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