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Castor bean or castor oil plant, Ricinus communis
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Castor bean or castor oil plant, Ricinus communis
Castor bean or castor oil plant, Ricinus communis, Ricin. Handcoloured steel engraving by Debray after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871. Castor bean or castor oil plant, Ricinus communis, Ricin. Handcoloured steel engraving by Debray after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871
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Bean Castor Communis Debray Dupuis Edouard Flore Francois Gerard Herincq Maubert Medicale Oscar Pierre Regne Reveil Ricinus Vegetal Ricin
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1. Title: "The Castor Bean Plant: A Natural Wonder of Ricinus Communis" This exquisite handcoloured steel engraving, created by Debray after Edouard Maubert's botanical illustration, showcases the captivating beauty of the Castor Bean Plant, scientifically known as Ricinus communis. The image is an intricate masterpiece, taken from Pierre Oscar Reveil's comprehensive work, "La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale," published between 1864 and 1871. The Castor Bean Plant, a native of tropical regions in Africa, is renowned for its versatile uses. The engraving reveals the plant's striking features, including its large, palmate leaves, vibrant red seeds, and tall, sturdy stem. The plant's leaves are arranged in a rosette at the base, with the stem elongating as it grows, bearing large, inflorescences. The Castor Bean Plant is most famous for its ricin-containing seeds, which have been used for various purposes throughout history. Ricin, a potent toxin, has both medicinal and industrial applications. Historically, castor oil, extracted from the seeds, has been used for its laxative properties, as well as for making paint, varnishes, and soap. Edouard Maubert's meticulous botanical illustration, expertly rendered in steel engraving by Debray, offers a stunning glimpse into the natural world of the Castor Bean Plant. This engraving is a testament to the intricacy and beauty of nature, as well as the skill and dedication of the botanical artists and engravers of the 19th century.
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