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Frogbit, Hydrocharis morsus-ranae
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Frogbit, Hydrocharis morsus-ranae
Frogbit, Hydrocharis morsus-ranae, Dioecia, female plant 1, 4, male plant 2, 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis Lectures on Botany, as delivered in the Botanic Garden at Lambeth, 1805
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Curtis Delivered Edwards Lectures Sansom Sydenham Frogbit
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by F. Sansom from a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards, showcases the intricate details of Frogbit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae), a fascinating aquatic plant. Dioecious in nature, this image depicts both the female and male plants of Frogbit. The female plant, illustrated in the foreground, is adorned with delicate, rounded leaves that form a rosette-like structure, with small white flowers peeking out from the center. The leaves are covered in tiny hairs, giving them a velvety texture. The female plant produces fruit in the form of small, three-valved capsules, which can be seen in the lower right corner of the image. In contrast, the male plant, shown in the background, has slender, linear leaves that trail in the water. The male plant produces small, yellowish-green flowers on long stalks, which can be distinguished by their distinct anthers and filaments. The pollen grains are released from the anthers and carried by the wind to fertilize the female flowers. This beautiful illustration was created for William Curtis' Lectures on Botany, as delivered in the Botanic Garden at Lambeth in 1805. The meticulous attention to detail and the vibrant hand-coloring make this engraving a stunning representation of the natural world and a testament to the skill of the botanical illustrators of the time.
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