Horned pondweed, Zannichellia palustris

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Horned pondweed, Zannichellia palustris

Horned pondweed, Zannichellia palustris. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816

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Classes Duppa Horned Linnaean Orders Palustris System Vegetable Pondweed

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Horned Pondweed, Zannichellia palustris: A Glimpse into Botanical Illustration of the Past This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the intricate details of the Horned Pondweed, Zannichellia palustris, a fascinating aquatic plant that once graced the pages of botanical texts. The illustration is an enchanting representation of the plant, meticulously captured by the skilled hand of Richard Duppa and brought to life through the art of copperplate engraving. The Horned Pondweed, also known as Zannichellia palustris, is a free-floating, submerged or emergent aquatic plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. This plant is easily recognizable by its distinctive, horn-like projections that extend from the stems, giving it its common name. The illustration reveals the plant's delicate, elongated leaves and small, greenish-white flowers that bloom at the tips of the stems. Richard Duppa, a renowned botanical artist, created this illustration as part of his significant contribution to botanical literature. His work was published in "The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany," which was published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown in London in 1816. Duppa's illustrations were highly regarded for their accuracy and artistic merit, making them invaluable resources for botanists and naturalists of the time. This image offers a glimpse into the rich history of botanical illustration and the intricate details of the natural world that have been meticulously documented and preserved for future generations to appreciate.

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