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Yellow gentian, Gentiana lutea
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Yellow gentian, Gentiana lutea
Yellow gentian, Gentiana lutea. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880
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Apothecary Bentley Blair Gentian Gentiana Hanhart Herb Herbal Lutea Medicinal Trimen
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This stunning handcoloured lithograph depicts the Yellow Gentian, Gentiana lutea, a beautiful and rare medicinal plant. The intricately detailed illustration was created by David Blair and expertly reproduced as a lithograph by Hanhart, for inclusion in Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's comprehensive work, "Medicinal Plants," published in London in 1880. The Yellow Gentian, also known as the Yellow Iris Gentian or the Yellow Root, is a perennial herb native to Europe and parts of Asia. Its vibrant yellow flowers bloom in late summer and are characterized by their distinctive, five-lobed shape and their long, narrow spatha, which surrounds and protects the flower. The Yellow Gentian has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly for its bitter tonic properties. It was believed to stimulate the appetite, aid digestion, and promote bile production. The plant was also used to treat a variety of ailments, including liver and gallbladder disorders, jaundice, and fever. The illustration captures the plant in its entirety, from its delicate, fern-like leaves to its striking yellow flowers. The meticulous attention to detail and the vibrant, hand-applied colors bring the Yellow Gentian to life, making this a truly captivating and educational piece of botanical art.
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