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Bulrush or club-rush, Schoenoplectus lacustris
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Bulrush or club-rush, Schoenoplectus lacustris
Bulrush or club-rush, Schoenoplectus lacustris (Bull-rush, Scirpus lacustris). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816
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Bulrush Classes Duppa Linnaean Orders System Bull Rush Club Rush Lacustris Scirpus
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This exquisite hand-coloured copperplate engraving depicts Schoenoplectus lacustris, commonly known as bulrush or club-rush. The image is based on an illustration by the renowned English botanical artist, Richard Duppa, from his seminal work, "The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany," published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown in London in 1816. Bulrush, scientifically named Schoenoplectus lacustris, is a perennial sedge that thrives in wetland environments, including marshes, shores of ponds and lakes, and the edges of rivers. The plant is easily recognizable by its tall, stout, triangular stems, which can grow up to 3 meters (10 feet) in height. The name "bulrush" comes from the Old English word "bul," meaning "club," and "rush," referring to the plant's club-shaped rhizomes. The bulrush's inflorescence is a dense, cylindrical spike, which is covered in small, greenish-brown flowers. The plant's seeds are dispersed by wind, allowing it to spread and colonize new wetland habitats. Bulrush is an essential component of many wetland ecosystems, providing food and shelter for various wildlife, including waterfowl, wading birds, and insects. This beautiful engraving is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of the botanical illustrators and engravers of the 19th century. It serves as a valuable record of the natural world, allowing us to appreciate the beauty and diversity of the bulrush, as well as the scientific knowledge of its time.
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