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European umbrella milkwort, Tolpis barbata
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European umbrella milkwort, Tolpis barbata
European umbrella milkwort, Tolpis barbata (Bearded crepis or purple-eyed succory hawkweed, Crepis barbata). Handcolured copperplate engraving and botanical illustration by James Sowerby from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine, Lambeth Marsh, London, 1787
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving and botanical illustration depict the European umbrella milkwort, Tolpis barbata, also known as bearded crepis, purple-eyed succory, or hawkweed. The illustration is taken from "The Botanical Magazine," published in Lambeth Marsh, London, in 1787, and was created by renowned botanical artist James Sowerby under the direction of William Curtis. The European umbrella milkwort is a herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe, particularly in damp meadows and marshes. It is characterized by its distinctive umbrella-shaped inflorescence, which consists of numerous small, purple-eyed flowers arranged in a compact, dome-like cluster. The plant's leaves are lanceolate and hairy, giving it the common name "bearded crepis." The illustration captures the intricate details of the European umbrella milkwort's form and structure, with each petal, vein, and hair rendered in meticulous detail. The use of hand-coloring adds an additional layer of beauty and vibrancy to the image, bringing out the rich purples and blues of the flowers and the verdant greens of the leaves. Botanical illustrations like this one were an essential tool for the study and documentation of plants during the 18th and 19th centuries. They provided a record of plant species for scientific research and served as a source of inspiration for horticulturists and gardeners seeking to cultivate new plants in their collections. Today, they remain valuable resources for botanical research and continue to captivate audiences with their artistic merit and historical significance.
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