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Amargo, Quassia amara
Amargo, bitter-ash, bitter-wood or hombre grande, Quassia amara. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Corsi, drawn and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century
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1837 Amara Antoine Carini Chinensis Della Delle Dictionary Dizionario Edible Florence Francois Jussieu Laurent Naturali Pierre Quassia Scienze Stipple Turpin Ulmus Vegetable Amargo
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Amargo, Quassia amara, also known as bitter-ash, bitter-wood, hombre grande, Chinese elm, lacebark ulmus parvifolia chinensis, olmo della China, carini, is a remarkable plant species depicted in this stunning hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. The illustration was engraved by Corsi, under the direction of the renowned French botanical illustrator Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin (1775-1840). Turpin is celebrated as one of the greatest botanical illustrators of the 19th century, known for his meticulous attention to detail and exceptional artistic skill. In this illustration, the Amargo tree is depicted with its intricate lacebark and distinctive foliage, providing a vivid and accurate representation of the plant's appearance. The Amargo tree is native to South America and is known for its bitter taste due to the presence of quassin, a compound that has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. The plant has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in the treatment of fevers and malaria. The botanical name Quassia amara translates to "bitter Quassia," reflecting the plant's bitter taste and medicinal properties. The tree can grow up to 30 feet tall and is characterized by its small, round leaves and yellow or red fruit. This beautiful and historically significant illustration provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural world of the past, showcasing the intricacies of the Amargo tree and the remarkable talent of Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin.
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