Dark purple orobus, Vicia sicula
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Dark purple orobus, Vicia sicula
Dark purple orobus, Vicia sicula.. Handcolored copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from Sydenham Edwards The Botanical Register, London, Ridgway, 1835
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This stunning handcolored copperplate engraving depicts the Dark Purple Orobus, or Vicia Sicula, a beautiful and rare legume native to the Mediterranean region. The intricate details of the plant's delicate flowers, veined leaves, and twisting tendrils are expertly captured in this botanical illustration, which was originally published in Sydenham Edwards' The Botanical Register in London in 1835 by Ridgway. The Dark Purple Orobus, also known as the Dark Purple Vetch or Orobus atropurpureus, is a climbing plant that produces dark purple pea-like flowers with a distinctive white eye. The plant's tendrils are used to grasp and climb other plants, allowing it to grow in various habitats. Botanical illustrations like this one were an essential tool for the scientific community during the 19th century, as they provided accurate and detailed records of plant species for research and identification purposes. The intricate process of creating handcolored copperplate engravings involved first creating a detailed drawing of the plant, which was then etched onto a copper plate using a sharp tool. The plate was then inked and hand-colored using watercolors, resulting in a highly detailed and beautiful final product. This particular illustration is a testament to the skill and artistry of the botanical illustrators and engravers of the time, who dedicated themselves to documenting the natural world in exquisite detail. The Dark Purple Orobus remains a fascinating and beautiful plant, and this historic botanical illustration continues to be an important resource for botanists, horticulturists, and anyone with an appreciation for the natural world.
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