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Camelina or false flax, Camelina sativa
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Camelina or false flax, Camelina sativa
Camelina or false flax, Camelina sativa, Cameline cultivee. Handcoloured steel engraving by L. Lebrun 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. Camelina or false flax, Camelina sativa, Cameline cultivee. Handcoloured steel engraving by L. Lebrun 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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Crop Dupuis Edouard False Flax Francois Gerard Herincq Lebrun Maubert Oscar Pierre Planets Regne Reveil Sativa Vegetal Oilseed
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This hand-colored steel engraving, titled "Camelina or False Flax, Camelina sativa, Cameline cultivee," is a stunning botanical representation of the Camelina sativa plant, also known as false flax or cameline. The illustration was created by Edouard Maubert and engraved by L. Lebrun for the horticultural work "La Regne Vegetal: Planets Agricoles et Forestieres," published by Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard, and Francois Herincqs in Paris between 1864 and 1871. Camelina sativa is an oilseed crop that belongs to the Brassicaceae family, which also includes mustard and rapeseed. The plant is native to Europe and Asia, and it has been cultivated for its edible seeds and oil since ancient times. The false flax moniker comes from the plant's resemblance to flax, or Linum usitatissimum, which is also a well-known oilseed crop. In this meticulously detailed engraving, the various parts of the Camelina sativa plant are depicted with great accuracy. The central focus is on the plant's slender stem, which branches out into numerous small leaves. The delicate, white flowers can be seen blooming at the tips of the branches, while the seeds are shown in clusters along the stems. The intricate veining and textures of the leaves and flowers are beautifully rendered, making this engraving a testament to the skill of the illustrator and engraver. The hand-coloring adds an additional layer of beauty to the engraving, bringing out the subtle hues and shades of the plant. The vibrant greens of the leaves and the soft pinks and purples of the flowers create a visually appealing contrast that highlights the plant's unique characteristics. Overall, this botanical representation of Camelina sativa is a captivating work of art that showcases the intricacies of this important oilseed crop.
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