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Grass-leaved flag, Iris graminea
Grass-leaved flag, Iris graminea. Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871
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Deutschland Diederich Flora Iris Schlechtendal
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Grass-leaved Flag, Iris graminea: A Stunning Botanical Illustration from Diederich von Schlechtendal's Flora von Deutschland (Flora of Germany), published in Jena in 1871. This exquisite handcoloured lithograph showcases the Grass-leaved Flag, Iris graminea, a beautiful and intricately designed flowering plant. The image captures the plant in its full glory, with its slender grass-like leaves and vibrant blue-purple flowers. The delicate details of the veins on the leaves and the intricate patterns on the petals are expertly rendered, making this an essential addition to any botanical collection. The Grass-leaved Flag is a perennial herb that is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It thrives in damp meadows and along the banks of rivers and streams. The plant's leaves are long and narrow, resembling grass, and can grow up to 60 cm (24 inches) tall. The flowers bloom in late spring and early summer, and each flowering stem can produce up to six flowers. This botanical illustration is a testament to the meticulous work of Diederich von Schlechtendal and his team. Von Schlechtendal was a renowned botanist and publisher, who dedicated his life to documenting the flora of Germany and beyond. His publication, Flora von Deutschland, was one of the most comprehensive and accurate botanical works of its time, featuring over 6,000 plant species. The handcoloured lithograph process involved creating an image on a limestone plate using a pen or brush, which was then transferred onto a sheet of paper using water and a press. The image was then handcoloured by skilled artists, resulting in the stunning and intricate details seen in this illustration. This Grass-leaved Flag, Iris graminea, lithograph is not only a beautiful work of art but also an essential scientific record of a fascinating plant species.
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