Glaucous-leaved Adams needle with pale yellow
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Glaucous-leaved Adams needle with pale yellow
Glaucous-leaved Adams needle with pale yellow flowers, Yucca glauca, native of Carolina.. Illustration by John Curtis (the entomologist), engraved by Weddell. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Samuel Curtiss The Curtis Botanical Magazine, 1826
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1826 Adam Carolina Curtis Glauca Glaucous Leaved Needle Ornamental Perennial Samuel Shrub Weddell Yucca
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This print showcases the Glaucous-leaved Adams needle, scientifically known as Yucca glauca, a native perennial shrub hailing from the Carolinas. The image, created in 1826, is an exquisite example of botanical illustration, with the meticulous detail of a hand-colored copperplate engraving. The illustration was produced under the direction of John Curtis, an accomplished entomologist, and the skilled engraving was carried out by Weddell. The Glaucous-leaved Adams needle is renowned for its striking, glaucous, or waxy, blue-green leaves. In this illustration, the leaves are depicted in their full splendor, forming a dense rosette at the base of the plant. The plant's tall, unbranched inflorescence is adorned with elegant, pale yellow flowers. These flowers bloom in the late spring and summer, attracting a variety of pollinators with their sweet nectar. The Glaucous-leaved Adams needle was a popular ornamental plant in the early 19th century, and this print serves as a testament to its allure. The historical significance of this image lies not only in its beauty but also in its role as a record of botanical discovery and exploration. The Curtis Botanical Magazine, where this print was first published, was a leading horticultural journal of its time, dedicated to documenting and disseminating knowledge about new and exotic plants. This print is a rare and valuable glimpse into the rich botanical heritage of the past, offering a glimpse into the world of plants that captivated the imagination of botanists, horticulturists, and collectors over two centuries ago.
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