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Greater plantain, Plantago major
Greater plantain, Plantago major. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Corsi, 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 Bozza Comune Delle Dictionary Dizionario Edible Florence Francois Greater Jussieu Major Naturali Pierre Plantago Plantain Scienze Stipple Turpin Vegetable Verico Vulgaris Bladderwort Utricularia
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This stunning hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving depicts the greater plantain, Plantago major, from Jussieus 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 Corsi. Turpin is celebrated as one of the greatest botanical illustrators of the 19th century, known for his meticulous attention to detail and exceptional artistic skill. This image showcases the greater plantain's distinctive features, including its broad, lanceolate leaves with prominent veins and its small, white flowers clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The greater plantain, also known as common ripening plantain or simply plantain, is an edible vegetable that is native to Europe, Asia, and northern Africa. It is a perennial herb that can grow up to 1 meter tall and is commonly found in waste places, roadsides, and fields. The plantain's fruits, which are actually enlarged, flattened spikes, are often eaten cooked or roasted and have a mild, sweet taste. The greater plantain is also notable for its relationship to the bladderwort family, Utricularia, as they both belong to the Plantaginaceae family. The bladderworts are carnivorous plants that trap their prey in small, inflatable bladders. Despite their different growth habits, both plants share a common ancestry and demonstrate the incredible diversity within the Plantaginaceae family. This beautiful and historically significant illustration offers a captivating glimpse into the natural world of the 19th century, showcasing the intricacies of the greater plantain and its botanical connections.
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