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Alpine skullcap, Scutellaria alpina
Alpine skullcap, Scutellaria alpina (Alpine scutellaria, hop-flowered variety, Scutellaria alpina var. lupulina). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London, 1832
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Alpina Alpine Drake Edwards Register Sarah Skullcap Sydenham Variety Watts Miss Scutellaria
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Alpine Skullcap, Scutellaria alpina, more specifically the hop-flowered variety, Scutellaria alpina var. lupulina. The illustration was created by the talented Miss Sarah Drake and engraved by S. Watts for the esteemed Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register published in Ridgeway, London, in 1832. The Alpine Skullcap is a beautiful and hardy perennial herb native to the mountains of Europe. It belongs to the Lamiaceae family, which includes a wide range of aromatic plants. This particular variety, Scutellaria alpina var. lupulina, is characterized by its distinctive hop-like inflorescences. The enlarged, intricately detailed illustration showcases the delicate flowers, which are arranged in dense, compact whorls at the ends of the stems. The five-lobed, purple-spotted leaves are also depicted, adding to the plant's overall charm. The Alpine Skullcap has been used in traditional medicine for centuries due to its various therapeutic properties. It is known for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant effects. The plant's leaves and flowers are often consumed as a tea or used to make a tincture to help alleviate symptoms of colds, sore throats, and other respiratory issues. This engraving not only serves as a testament to the beauty and intricacy of the natural world but also highlights the importance of botanical illustrations in documenting and preserving the knowledge of various plant species for generations to come.
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