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Firespike fritillary, Fritillaria montana
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Firespike fritillary, Fritillaria montana
Firespike fritillary, Fritillaria montana. Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871
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Deutschland Diederich Flora Fritillaria Fritillary Montana Schlechtendal
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This stunning handcoloured lithograph depicts the Firespike Fritillary, Fritillaria montana, a beautiful and rare bulbous plant native to the mountains of Central Europe. The intricately detailed illustration is taken from Diederich von Schlechtendal's renowned botanical work, "Flora von Deutschland" published in Jena, Germany, in 1871. The Firespike Fritillary is characterized by its vibrant, fiery-red spikes that emerge from the base of the plant in late spring, giving it its common name. The delicate, bell-shaped flowers that follow are a striking contrast, with their white petals speckled with red and purple. The plant's leaves are long and narrow, adding to its elegant appearance. The botanical illustration captures the plant in its natural habitat, surrounded by rocks and other mountainous terrain. The meticulous attention to detail in the illustration is evident in the textured representation of the rocks, the intricate veining on the leaves, and the realistic portrayal of the flowers. The Firespike Fritillary is a valuable addition to any botanical collection and a reminder of the beauty and diversity of the natural world. This handcoloured lithograph is a testament to the skill and artistry of the botanical illustrators of the past and a valuable resource for botanical research and conservation efforts today.
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