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Fern-leaved acacia, Acacia pentadenia
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Fern-leaved acacia, Acacia pentadenia
Fern-leaved acacia, Acacia pentadenia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by J. Hart from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London, 1832
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Acacia Edwards Hart Register Sydenham Watts
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the Fern-leaved Acacia, Acacia pentadenia, a stunning and intricately beautiful plant native to Central and South America. The illustration, created by the skilled hand of J. Hart and masterfully engraved by S. Watts, was first published in the esteemed Botanical Register, edited by Sydenham Edwards, in Ridgeway, London, in the year 1832. The Fern-leaved Acacia is a small, elegant tree that can grow up to 12 meters tall. Its most distinctive feature is its fern-like compound leaves, which are composed of numerous small, pinnate leaflets. The tree is covered in small, yellow, pea-like flowers during its blooming season, which lasts from late spring to early summer. The tree's flowers attract various pollinators, including bees and butterflies, ensuring its successful pollination and subsequent seed production. The intricate details of the Fern-leaved Acacia's leaves, flowers, and branches are expertly captured in this beautiful engraving. The delicate shading and precise lines bring the plant to life, allowing viewers to appreciate its natural beauty in all its glory. The engraving also includes a small inset illustration of the tree's fruit, which is a flat, oblong pod containing several seeds. This image is a testament to the skill and dedication of the botanical illustrators and engravers of the 19th century, who meticulously documented the natural world for posterity. The Fern-leaved Acacia remains a popular ornamental plant in gardens around the world, and this engraving serves as a reminder of its timeless beauty and importance in the history of botanical illustration.
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