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Dutchmans pipe and asarabacca
Dutchmans pipe, Aristolochia macrophylla 1 and asarabacca, Asarum europaeum 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1823
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Aristolochia Asarum Bertuch Bilderbuch Dutchmans Educational Encyclopedia Europaeum Friedrich Ginger Johann Kinder Macrophylla Pipe Wild Asarabacca
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1. Title: "A Botanical Delight: Dutchman's Pipe and Wild Ginger" This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, taken from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), published in Weimar in 1823, showcases two fascinating plants of the Arum family: Dutchman's pipe (Aristolochia macrophylla) and wild ginger (Asarum europaeum). The Dutchman's pipe, depicted on the left, is a unique and intriguing plant with large, heart-shaped leaves and a distinctive pipe-like structure. Its common name comes from the resemblance of its tubular, hooded flowers to a smoking pipe. This plant is native to North America and is known for its medicinal properties, having been used traditionally to treat various ailments. On the right, we find the wild ginger (Asarum europaeum), a European native with kidney-shaped leaves and a creeping rhizome. This plant is a member of the ginger family and is often referred to as "wild ginger" due to its aromatic root, which resembles that of its tropical namesake. The wild ginger has been used for centuries in traditional medicine, particularly for treating digestive issues and inflammation. This beautiful and educational illustration is a testament to the natural history encyclopedia that was once an integral part of children's literature. It not only serves to delight the eye but also to inspire curiosity and a deeper appreciation for the natural world. The intricate details of the engraving, combined with the vibrant hand-coloring, make this a truly captivating piece of botanical art.
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