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Soapwort, Saponaria officinalis, and greater
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Soapwort, Saponaria officinalis, and greater
Soapwort, Saponaria officinalis, Digynia, 1-2, and greater stitchwort, Stellaria holostea, Trigynia, 3-5. 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 Edwards Greater Lectures Officinalis Register Saponaria Stellaria Stitchwort Sydenham Holostea Soapwort
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This stunning hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by F. Sansom from a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards, showcases two intricately detailed plants native to Europe: Soapwort, Saponaria officinalis, and Greater Stitchwort, Stellaria holostea. The illustration was produced for the esteemed "Lectures on Botany," delivered at the Botanic Garden in Lambeth, London, in 1805 by the renowned botanist William Curtis. The Soapwort plant, depicted in its digynia (two-seeded) stage, is shown with its elegant, white, five-petaled flowers and fern-like foliage. Soapwort, also known as bouncing bet or fuller's soap, has a long history of medicinal and culinary uses. Its roots contain saponins, which produce a rich, sudsy lather when boiled, making it an effective natural cleaning agent. The Greater Stitchwort, illustrated in its trigynia (three-seeded) stage, is displayed with its delicate, star-shaped, white flowers and slender, branched stems. This plant is commonly found in damp, grassy areas and is known for its ability to form extensive mats. Stitchwort derives its name from the Old English word "stice," meaning "needle," due to the plant's prickly stems. This exquisite botanical artwork, with its meticulous attention to detail and vibrant color palette, is a testament to the artistic and scientific achievements of the time. It offers a glimpse into the rich natural history of Europe and the dedication of its scholars to documenting the beauty and complexity of the natural world.
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