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Sticky mouse-ear chickweed, Cerastium glomeratum
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Sticky mouse-ear chickweed, Cerastium glomeratum
Sticky mouse-ear chickweed, Cerastium glomeratum (Broad-leaved mouse-ear chickweed, Cerastium vulgatum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1800
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Broad Leaved Chickweed Mouse Ear Sowerby Sticky Cerastium Smith Vulgatum
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This exquisitely detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the charming beauty of Sticky Mouse-ear Chickweed, or Cerastium glomeratum, also known as Broad-leaved Mouse-ear Chickweed (Cerastium vulgatum). The engraving is based on a meticulous drawing by the renowned botanical artist James Sowerby, created for James Smith's English Botany, published in the early 19th century. The Sticky Mouse-ear Chickweed is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial plant native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. Its small, round, sticky leaves, covered in tiny hairs, resemble mouse ears, hence the common name. The plant produces delicate pink, five-petaled flowers that bloom in clusters from late spring to early summer. The intricate engraving process involved transferring the artist's drawing onto a copper plate, etching the lines into the metal, and then applying ink and color by hand. The result is a stunning, highly detailed representation of the plant, capturing its unique characteristics and essence. This botanical masterpiece is a testament to the rich natural history tradition in Europe during the 1800s, when botanical illustrations were an essential means of documenting and preserving knowledge about the natural world. The intricate details and vibrant colors of this engraving continue to captivate viewers and inspire appreciation for the beauty and diversity of the natural world.
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