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Meadow clary, Salvia pratensis
Meadow clary, Salvia pratensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1794
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Clary Herb Herbal Meadow Pratensis Salvia Sowerby Smith
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Meadow Clary, Salvia pratensis, is a beautiful and intricately detailed herbaceous perennial plant, as depicted in this stunning hand-coloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby for James Smith's English Botany, published in London in 1794. The image showcases the plant in its full glory, with its slender, branched stem adorned with lanceolate, serrated leaves and clusters of vibrant, blue-purple flowers. Meadow Clary, also known as Common Clary or Salvia verbenaca, is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is a valuable medicinal herb, with a long history of use in traditional medicine for various ailments, including digestive issues, respiratory problems, and menstrual cramps. The plant's essential oil is rich in estragole and methyl chavicol, which give it a distinctive, sweet, clary sage-like aroma. The botanical illustration captures the delicate beauty and intricacy of the plant's flowers, with their two-lipped corollas and distinctive, long, curved styles. The meticulous attention to detail in the engraving process, combined with the artful application of hand-colours, brings the plant to life in a way that a mere description cannot. This exquisite botanical print is a testament to the artistry and scientific rigour of the botanical illustration movement of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It is a valuable resource for botanists, historians, and anyone with an appreciation for the natural world and the beauty of botanical illustration.
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