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Germinating seed of the radish 1-7, wheat 8 and barley 9
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Germinating seed of the radish 1-7, wheat 8 and barley 9
Germinating seed of the radish 1-7, wheat 8 and barley 9.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtiss Lectures on Botany, as delivered in the Botanic Garden at Lambeth, 1805. Edwards (1768-1819) was the artist of thousands of botanical plates for Curtis Botanical Magazine and his own Botanical Register
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1805 Aestivum Barley Curtis Edwards Hordeum Lambeth Lectures Radish Raphanus Sativus Seed Sydenham Triticum Vulgare Wheat Germinating
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the early stages of life for three familiar crops: radish, wheat, and barley. The intricately detailed illustration, created by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis' Lectures on Botany, delivered at the Botanic Garden in Lambeth during 1805, offers a glimpse into the historical understanding of plant development. Edwards, a prolific artist, contributed thousands of botanical plates to both the Curtis Botanical Magazine and his own Botanical Register. His skillful use of color and meticulous attention to detail bring these germinating seeds to life, revealing the delicate structures that lie beneath the surface. The radish seeds, numbered 1-7, are depicted with their tiny white radicles emerging, signaling the beginning of the root system's growth. The radish, Raphanus sativus, is a cool-season vegetable, beloved for its crisp, peppery flavor. Wheat, Triticum aestivum, is represented by seed number 8. The embryonic root and shoot are clearly visible, hinting at the complex network of roots and shoots that will eventually form a mature wheat plant. Wheat is one of the world's most widely cultivated cereal crops, providing a staple food source for billions of people. Barley, Hordeum vulgare, is illustrated by seed number 9. The radicle, or primary root, is evident, as well as the plumule, the embryonic shoot that will eventually grow into the plant's stem and leaves. Barley is an ancient grain, with evidence of its cultivation dating back nearly 10,000 years. This historical botanical illustration offers a fascinating window into the past, showcasing the intricacies of plant development and the artistry of Sydenham Edwards.
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