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Mezereon, Daphne mezereum, and flowering rush
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Mezereon, Daphne mezereum, and flowering rush
Mezereon, Daphne mezereum, Octandria, 1, and flowering rush, Butomus umbellatus, Enneandria, 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis Lectures on Botany, as delivered in the Botanic Garden at Lambeth, 1805
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Curtis Daphne Edwards Flowering Lectures Mezereon Mezereum Register Rush Sydenham Umbellatus Butomus
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by F. Sansom after a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards, showcases two fascinating plants: Mezereon, or Daphne mezereum, and Flowering Rush, or Butomus umbellatus. The Mezereon, a member of the Daphne family, is a small shrub known for its delicate pink to purple flowers, which bloom in early spring. The engraving captures the intricate details of its leaves, buds, and blossoms, as well as the elegant twisting stems that give this plant its common name. In the background, the Flowering Rush, a type of sedge, adds an interesting contrast with its tall, triangular spikes of white flowers. This aquatic plant thrives in shallow water and is often found in marshes and wetlands. The engraving beautifully illustrates its slender, tubular flowers, which are arranged in dense, umbrella-like clusters. This illustration was produced as part of William Curtis' Lectures on Botany, delivered at the Botanic Garden in Lambeth, London, in 1805. Sydenham Edwards, a skilled botanical artist, created the original drawing, while F. Sansom expertly translated it into a stunning copperplate engraving. This artwork is a testament to the intricacy and beauty of the natural world and the dedication of those who sought to document it in the early days of botanical illustration.
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