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Velvet-leaf or abuta, Cissampelos pareira
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Velvet-leaf or abuta, Cissampelos pareira
Velvet-leaf or abuta, Cissampelos pareira, Pareira brava. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lebrun after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871. Velvet-leaf or abuta, Cissampelos pareira, Pareira brava. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lebrun after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871
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Brava Dupuis Edouard Flore Francois Gerard Herincq Lebrun Maubert Medicale Oscar Pierre Regne Reveil Vegetal Abuta
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This stunning handcoloured steel engraving depicts the Velvet-leaf or Abuta plant, scientifically known as Cissampelos pareira, also referred to as Pareira brava. The image is a beautiful representation of the plant's intricate details, captured through the skilled artistry of Edouard Maubert's botanical illustration and the meticulous engraving techniques of Lebrun. The Velvet-leaf plant is native to the tropical regions of the Americas and is characterized by its velvety, dark green leaves, which are covered in small hairs. The plant can grow as a vine or a shrub, and its stems are covered in small, white, waxy spots. The flowers are small and white, and they produce red or purple berries. This engraving is taken from the renowned 19th-century botanical publication, "La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale," published by Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard, and Francois Herincqs. The publication was a comprehensive work on medicinal plants and was widely used by botanists, medical professionals, and collectors. The intricate details of the Velvet-leaf plant, as depicted in this engraving, would have been essential for identification and study purposes during this period. The handcolouring adds an extra layer of beauty and accuracy to the image, making it a valuable addition to any botanical collection. Overall, this Velvet-leaf or Abuta engraving is a testament to the beauty and intricacy of the natural world, as well as the skill and dedication of the botanical illustrators and engravers of the 19th century.
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