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Douglas grasswidow, Olsynium douglasii
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Douglas grasswidow, Olsynium douglasii
Douglas grasswidow, Olsynium douglasii (Douglas sisyrinchium, Sisyrinchium douglasii). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after J.T. Hart from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G. Willis, London, 1854
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Barclay Hart Lindley Ornamental Shrubbery Sweet Douglas
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the Douglas grasswidow, Olsynium douglasii, also known as Douglas sisyrinchium or Sisyrinchium douglasii. The botanical illustration was created by G. Barclay, based on the original work of J.T. Hart, and was published in John Lindley and Robert Sweet's Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery in 1854 by G. Willis in London. The Douglas grasswidow is a native perennial plant found in the western United States and western Canada. It is characterized by its slender, grass-like leaves and distinctive blue-purple flowers that bloom in the late spring and early summer. The grasswidow derives its common name from the fact that its flowers resemble the widows' caps worn by mourning women in the 19th century. The intricate detail and vibrant colors of this botanical illustration provide an accurate representation of the Douglas grasswidow's appearance. The delicate veining on the leaves and the intricate patterns on the petals are beautifully rendered, making this a valuable addition to any botanical collection. The Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery was a popular horticultural publication of its time, and this engraving is a testament to the high-quality illustrations that were produced for such works. Botanical illustrations played a crucial role in the advancement of botany and horticulture during the 19th century, and this engraving of the Douglas grasswidow is a prime example of the artistry and scientific accuracy that was achieved during this period.
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