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Safflower, Carthamus tinctorius
Safflower, Carthamus tinctorius, Carthame des teinturiers. Handcoloured steel engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Planets Agricoles et Forestieres, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871. Safflower, Carthamus tinctorius, Carthame des teinturiers. Handcoloured steel engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Planets Agricoles et Forestieres, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871
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Carthamus Dupuis Edouard Francois Gerard Herincq Maubert Oscar Pierre Regne Reveil Seed Vegetal Safflower Tinctorius
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Safflower, Carthamus tinctorius, also known as "Carthame des teinturiers" or the "dyer's safflower," is depicted in this stunning hand-colored steel engraving by Oudet, after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert. This exquisite image is part of Pierre Oscar Reveil's comprehensive work, "La Regne Vegetal: Planets Agricoles et Forestieres," published by L. Guerin in Paris between 1864 and 1871. The safflower plant is native to the Mediterranean region and Asia, and its bright yellow or red flowers have long been admired for their beauty. However, it is primarily known for its seeds, which are a rich source of oil. Safflower oil, extracted from the seeds, has been used for various purposes throughout history. It was once used as a substitute for expensive saffron in cooking, and its bright red color was used as a natural dye, giving the safflower its alternative name, "carthamin." The safflower plant is an annual herb that can grow up to 1.5 meters tall. Its leaves are lanceolate, and its flowers are large, with a diameter of up to 5 centimeters. The plant produces seeds in the form of achenes, which are enclosed in a tuft of white or pinkish hairs. These hairs help the seeds to disperse in the wind. This beautiful botanical illustration not only showcases the intricate details of the safflower plant but also highlights its historical significance. It is a testament to the meticulous work of the botanical illustrators and engravers of the 19th century, who dedicated themselves to documenting the natural world in all its splendor. Today, safflower continues to be an important crop, with applications ranging from food and industrial uses to cosmetics and medicine.
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