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Mountain garlic, Allium lusitanicum
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Mountain garlic, Allium lusitanicum
Mountain garlic, Allium lusitanicum (Allium fallax). Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871
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Allium Bulb Deutschland Diederich Flora Garlic Schlechtendal
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This exquisite handcoloured lithograph depicts Mountain Garlic, Allium lusitanicum (previously known as Allium fallax), a beautiful and rare bulbous plant native to the mountains of southern Europe. The intricate details of the flower, with its distinctive umbel of pinkish-purple flowers, are expertly rendered in this botanical illustration from Diederich von Schlechtendal's German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), published in Jena, Germany, in 1871. Mountain Garlic is a perennial herb that grows in rocky, alpine habitats, blooming in the late spring. The plant's bulbs are edible and have a strong, pungent garlic-like flavor, making them a valuable addition to traditional European and Mediterranean cuisine. The plant's common name, "Mountain Garlic," reflects its culinary similarities to the more commonly known Allium sativum, or common garlic. The botanical illustration was produced using the lithographic process, a popular method for creating detailed and accurate botanical images during the 19th century. The process involved drawing the image on a limestone plate, which was then treated with a mixture of water, gum arabic, and lithographic ink. The image was then transferred to a sheet of paper, which was pressed against the plate and inked, resulting in a high-quality, hand-colored print. This beautiful and intricate illustration not only showcases the beauty and detail of the Mountain Garlic plant but also serves as a testament to the skill and artistry of the botanical illustrators of the 19th century. It is a valuable addition to any botanical or garden collection and a reminder of the rich history of plant discovery and documentation.
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