Water horsetail or swamp horsetail, Equisetum fluviatile

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Water horsetail or swamp horsetail, Equisetum fluviatile

Water horsetail or swamp horsetail, Equisetum fluviatile, Prele. Handcoloured steel engraving by Debray 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. Water horsetail or swamp horsetail, Equisetum fluviatile, Prele. Handcoloured steel engraving by Debray 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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Debray Dupuis Edouard Equisetum Flore Francois Gerard Herincq Horsetail Maubert Medicale Oscar Pierre Regne Reveil Swamp Vegetal

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This exquisite hand-colored steel engraving depicts the Water Horsetail or Swamp Horsetail, Equisetum fluviatile, in its natural habitat. The intricately detailed illustration, created by Edouard Maubert and skillfully engraved by Debray, is an exquisite example of 19th-century botanical art. The Water Horsetail is a unique and fascinating plant, belonging to the Equisetaceae family, which is often referred to as the 'living fossil' due to its ancient lineage. The image captures the plant's distinctive features, including its tall, slender, jointed stems, which can grow up to 1.5 meters in length, and its small, spike-like cones. The Water Horsetail thrives in damp environments, such as marshes, wetlands, and along the edges of ponds and streams. Its ability to absorb large amounts of water and nutrients from the soil makes it an essential component of these ecosystems. The botanical illustration was published as part of the comprehensive work 'La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale' by Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard, and Francois Herincqs, which was published in Paris between 1864 and 1871. The work aimed to document and classify the medicinal plants of the time, making this illustration an important historical record of both the botanical and medical knowledge of the era. The intricate details of the Water Horsetail's structure are beautifully rendered in this hand-colored steel engraving, providing a captivating glimpse into the natural world of the past. The delicate shading and vibrant colors bring the plant to life, making it a stunning addition to any botanical collection or scientific archive.

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