Garden cress, Lepidium sativum

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Garden cress, Lepidium sativum

Garden cress, mustard and cress or pepperwort, Lepidium sativum, Nasitor. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lebrun after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871. Garden cress, mustard and cress or pepperwort, Lepidium sativum, Nasitor. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lebrun after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871. Garden cress, mustard and cress or pepperwort, Lepidium sativum, Nasitor. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lebrun after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871

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Cress Dupuis Flore Francois Gerard Herincq Lebrun Lepidium Medicale Mustard Oscar Pierre Regne Reveil Sativum Vegetal

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This exquisitely detailed hand-colored steel engraving depicts Garden Cress, Lepidium sativum, also known as mustard and cress or pepperwort, as illustrated by Edouard Maubert and engraved by Lebrun for the horticultural publication "La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale" by Pierre Oscar Reveil, published by A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard, and Francois Herincqs in Paris between 1864 and 1871. The image showcases the intricate beauty of this edible plant, with its delicate, pinnate leaves and tiny, white, four-petaled flowers. The engraving process, which involved etching the design onto a copper plate and then coating it with a thin layer of steel, allowed for precise detail and a high level of contrast. The addition of hand-coloring further enhances the vibrancy and realism of the illustration. Garden Cress is an annual herb that is native to the Mediterranean region and was cultivated for both medicinal and culinary purposes during the 19th century. Its peppery taste and nutrient-rich properties made it a popular ingredient in salads and garnishes, and it was also believed to have medicinal uses for treating various ailments. This stunning botanical illustration is a testament to the beauty and importance of Garden Cress in horticulture and natural history during the 19th century.

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