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Bracken or common brake fern, Pteridium aquilinum
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Bracken or common brake fern, Pteridium aquilinum
Bracken or common brake fern, Pteridium aquilinum, Pteris aquilina, Pteride aquiline. Handcoloured steel engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Planets Agricoles et Forestieres, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871. Bracken or common brake fern, Pteridium aquilinum, Pteris aquilina, Pteride aquiline. Handcoloured steel engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Planets Agricoles et Forestieres, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871
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Bracken Brake Common Dupuis Edouard Fern Francois Gerard Herincq Maubert Oscar Oudet Pierre Planets Pteris Regne Reveil Vegetal Aquiline Aquilinum Pteridium
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1. Title: Bracken or Common Brake Fern, Pteridium aquilinum This exquisite hand-coloured steel engraving showcases the Bracken or Common Brake Fern, scientifically known as Pteridium aquilinum. The intricate detailing of this botanical masterpiece is a testament to the meticulous work of the skilled engraver, Oudet, and the botanical illustrator, Edouard Maubert. The Bracken Fern, also referred to as Pteris aquilina or Pteride aquiline, is a large, deciduous, and widespread fern species native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Its distinctive features include its large, triangular fronds, which can grow up to 1.5 meters in length. The fronds are covered in tiny, brown scales, giving them a rough, hairy texture. The Bracken Fern is an essential component of many ecosystems, particularly in temperate forests and woodlands. It is an important food source for various wildlife, including deer, rabbits, and some bird species. However, the fern also contains thiaminase, an enzyme that can break down thiamine (vitamin B1) in the soil, making it unavailable to other plants. This can lead to a decrease in biodiversity in areas where Bracken Ferns are abundant. This beautiful engraving is a fascinating glimpse into the natural world of the late 19th century. It was created as part of the comprehensive botanical work "La Regne Vegetal: Planets Agricoles et Forestieres" by Pierre Oscar Reveil, published by L. Guerin in Paris between 1864 and 1871. The work was a collaborative effort between Reveil, Dupuis, Gerard, Herincq, and Maubert, and was considered one of the most comprehensive botanical works of its time. This engraving is a testament to their dedication to documenting the natural world in intricate detail.
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