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Colchicum trigynum
Colchicum trigynum (Caucasian merendera, Merendera caucasica). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Walter Fitch from William Jackson Hookers Botanical Magazine, London, 1839
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Colchicum trigynum, also known as Caucasian merendera or Merendera caucasica, is a beautiful and intriguing autumn-flowering bulbous plant native to the mountainous regions of the Caucasus. This handcoloured copperplate engraving, created by Walter Fitch and published in William Jackson Hooker's Botanical Magazine in London in 1839, provides a stunningly detailed and accurate representation of the plant. The Colchicum trigynum is characterized by its distinctive bell-shaped flowers, which bloom in shades of pink, purple, and white, with prominent purple veins. The flowers emerge from the ground in late autumn, often after the first frosts, and persist for several weeks. The plant's leaves appear in the spring, dying back before the flowers emerge. The botanical illustration captures the delicate beauty of the Colchicum trigynum, with its intricately veined petals and sepals, and the delicate filaments and anthers of the flower's stamens. The handcolouring adds an additional layer of detail and depth, bringing out the subtle variations in colour and texture. Walter Fitch was a skilled botanical illustrator, known for his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects. His work was published in a number of prominent botanical publications, including Hooker's Botanical Magazine. This engraving of Colchicum trigynum is a testament to Fitch's skill and the importance of botanical illustration in documenting and preserving the natural world.
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