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Giant cabomba, Cabomba aquatica
Giant cabomba aquarium plant, Cabomba aquatica. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Plee, drawn and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century
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1837 Antoine Aquatica Delle Dictionary Dizionario Edible Florence Francois Giant Jussieu Laurent Metroxylon Naturali Palm Pierre Sago Sagu Scienze Seed Stipple True Turpin Vegetable Farinifera
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This stunning hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving, titled "Cabomba aquatica," or the Giant Cabomba, is an exquisite illustration from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. The illustration was drawn and directed by the renowned French botanical illustrator, Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin (1775-1840), and engraved by Plee. Cabomba aquatica, also known as the Giant Cabomba or Sagus cabomba, is a free-floating aquatic plant native to South America. Its delicate, feathery fronds can grow up to 30 centimeters long and are covered in tiny, translucent hairs that give the plant a shimmering appearance. The plant's small, white flowers bloom on long spikes and produce round, brown seeds. The illustration provides a detailed and accurate depiction of the Cabomba aquatica's various stages of growth, from its fruit and seed to its true leaves. The plant is often compared to a sago palm or a metroxylon, as its starchy rhizomes were once used as a food source by indigenous peoples. The plant's edible properties were also known to the naturalist Coenraad Rumphius, who named it Cabomba farinifera, meaning "starchy Cabomba." Turpin's masterful use of stipple engraving technique adds depth and texture to the illustration, making the plant's intricate details stand out. The hand-coloring further enhances the image, adding vibrancy and bringing the Cabomba aquatica to life. This beautiful illustration is a testament to the skill and artistry of Turpin and the scientific rigor of Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali.
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