Silverweed or wild tansey, Potentilla anserina

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Silverweed or wild tansey, Potentilla anserina

Silverweed or wild tansey, Potentilla anserina. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1801

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Potentilla Sowerby Tansy Wild Silverweed Smith

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1. Title: Silverweed or Wild Tansey: A Delicate Beauty in the Natural World Silverweed, scientifically known as Potentilla anserina, is a small, unassuming yet captivating plant that graces the meadows and woodlands of Europe and Asia. This enchanting image is a hand-coloured copperplate engraving, created by the skilled hands of James Sowerby, based on his own meticulous drawing. The illustration was published as part of James Smith's English Botany in 1801. The Silverweed is a low-growing perennial herb, characterized by its delicate, silvery leaves that shimmer in the sunlight. These leaves are covered in fine, white hairs, giving the plant its common name. The plant produces small, yellow flowers in clusters, which bloom from late spring to early summer. The flowers are often visited by various pollinators, contributing to the plant's reproductive success. The Silverweed holds a special place in natural history, as it is one of the earliest plants to emerge in the spring. Its early blooming nature makes it an essential food source for many insects, particularly bees, which in turn helps to ensure the pollination of other plants. The plant's delicate beauty and ecological significance make it a cherished addition to any botanical garden or natural habitat. This exquisite engraving serves as a testament to the intricacy and detail of botanical illustrations during the 18th and 19th centuries. It invites us to appreciate the natural world and to marvel at the intricacies of the plant kingdom. The Silverweed, with its silvery leaves and golden blooms, remains a symbol of the delicate balance and interconnectedness of the natural world.

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