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Sea tree mallow, Malva arborea
Sea tree mallow, Malva arborea (Lavatera arborea). 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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Arborea Classes Duppa Lavatera Linnaean Mallow Malva Orders System
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the Sea Tree Mallow, Malva arborea, also known as Lavatera arborea. The image is taken from Richard Duppa's seminal work, "The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany," published in London by Longman, Hurst in 1816. Duppa's meticulous illustration captures the beauty and intricacy of this remarkable plant. The Sea Tree Mallow is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region, with branches that can grow up to 2 meters tall. Its leaves are ovate and hairy, while its flowers are large, funnel-shaped, and come in various shades of pink, purple, and white. The plant's common name, Sea Tree Mallow, derives from its preference for growing near the sea. The Linnaean System of Botany, developed by Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century, revolutionized the way plants were classified and named. Duppa's work was a significant contribution to this system, providing accurate and detailed illustrations of various plant species. The Sea Tree Mallow is just one example of the many fascinating plants that were brought to light through Linnaean taxonomy. The hand-coloring of this engraving adds an extra layer of detail and vibrancy to the image, making it a true work of art. The delicate shades of pink and purple in the flowers, as well as the intricate veining on the leaves, are brought to life through the skilled use of watercolors. Overall, this Sea Tree Mallow print is a testament to the beauty and importance of botanical illustration in the history of science. It invites us to appreciate the natural world in all its complexity and to marvel at the intricacies of the plants that surround us.
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