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Greater knapweed, Centaurea scabiosa
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Greater knapweed, Centaurea scabiosa
Greater knapweed, Centaurea scabiosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1792
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Centaurea Greater Herbal Knapweed Scabiosa Sowerby Smith
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the vibrant and intricately detailed blooms of the Greater Knapweed, Centaurea scabiosa. The image is a beautiful representation of the plant as illustrated by the renowned botanical artist, James Sowerby, for James Smith's English Botany, published in London in 1792. The Greater Knapweed, also known as Greater Burnet Saxifrage or Black Knapweed, is a native plant of Europe and western Asia. It is characterized by its distinctive, large, purple-blue flowers that form dense, rounded heads atop tall stems. The plant's leaves are lanceolate and serrated, with a rough texture and a grayish-green color. The Greater Knapweed has a rich history in herbal medicine, with traditional uses dating back to ancient times. The plant was believed to have various medicinal properties, including the ability to treat wounds, reduce inflammation, and alleviate pain. The roots were also used to make a yellow dye. This stunning botanical illustration not only showcases the beauty of the Greater Knapweed but also highlights the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of James Sowerby. The intricate engraving technique used to create this print captures every curve and line of the plant's flowers and leaves, making it a valuable addition to any botanical collection.
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