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Common birthwort, Aristolochia clematitis
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Common birthwort, Aristolochia clematitis
Common birthwort, Aristolochia clematitis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816
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Aristolochia Birthwort Classes Common Duppa Linnaean Orders System Vegetable
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Common Birthwort: A Botanical Marvel, as Depicted in Richard Duppa's 'The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany' This exquisite hand-coloured copperplate engraving showcases the intricate beauty of Common Birthwort (Aristolochia clematitis), a fascinating plant in the Aristolochiaceae family. The illustration, created by the skilled hand of Richard Duppa, is a testament to the meticulous detail and artistry of botanical illustration during the early 19th century. Common Birthwort is a herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Its unique features include large, heart-shaped leaves and tubular, two-lipped flowers that come in shades of purple, pink, and white. The plant derives its common name from its distinctive, wart-like protrusions on the underside of its leaves, which resemble the bumps on a newborn's skin. The botanical community was deeply fascinated by the Linnaean system of classification during the time this engraving was produced. Developed by Carl Linnaeus, this system revolutionized the way plants were identified and categorized. Duppa's work, 'The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany,' aimed to make this complex system accessible to a broader audience by providing detailed, accurate illustrations of various plant species. This image of Common Birthwort not only serves as a beautiful addition to any botanical collection but also offers a glimpse into the rich history of botanical illustration and the development of modern plant taxonomy.
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