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Meadow foxtail grass, Alopecurus pratensis
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Meadow foxtail grass, Alopecurus pratensis
Meadow foxtail grass, Alopecurus pratensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816
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Classes Duppa Linnaean Meadow Orders Pratensis System Foxtail
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Meadow Foxtail Grass (Alopecurus pratensis): A Stunning Handcoloured Copperplate Engraving from The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany by Richard Duppa This exquisite handcoloured copperplate engraving showcases the intricate details of the Meadow Foxtail Grass (Alopecurus pratensis), captured by the skilled hand of botanical illustrator Richard Duppa in the early 19th century. The image is taken from Duppa's seminal work, The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown in London in 1816. The Meadow Foxtail Grass is a common and widespread grass species, native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is easily recognizable by its distinctive spike-like inflorescence, which resembles a fox's tail, hence the common name 'foxtail.' The grass forms dense tufts, growing up to 60 cm tall, and its slender, smooth leaves are rolled in a tube shape, giving it a graceful appearance. The Linnaean System of Botany, developed by Carl Linnaeus, is the modern system of naming and classifying organisms based on their shared characteristics. Duppa's work was a significant contribution to the dissemination of this system, providing accurate and detailed illustrations of various plant species, including the Meadow Foxtail Grass. The intricacy and artistry of this handcoloured copperplate engraving serve as a testament to the dedication and expertise of Duppa and the scientific community of his time, who sought to document and understand the natural world around them. Today, this beautiful image remains an essential resource for botanical research and an inspiring example of the intersection of art and science.
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