Sticky phacelia, Phacelia viscida

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Sticky phacelia, Phacelia viscida

Sticky phacelia, Phacelia viscida (Clammy eutoca, Eutoca viscida). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after J. T. Hart from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G. Willis, London, 1854

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Hart Lindley Ornamental Shrubbery Sticky Sweet Tacky Clammy Phacelia

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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the captivating beauty of Sticky Phacelia, also known as Phacelia viscida, Clammy Eutoca, or Tacky Phacelia. The image, taken from John Lindley and Robert Sweet's Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, published by G. Willis in London in 1854, was meticulously crafted by J.T. Hart. Sticky Phacelia is a herbaceous annual plant native to the western United States and Mexico. It is distinguished by its sticky, viscid leaves and stems, which are covered in tiny, mucilaginous hairs that give the plant its common name. These hairs help the plant to conserve water in arid environments and also serve as a defense against herbivores. The engraving captures the delicate details of the Sticky Phacelia's flowers, which are densely clustered in terminal racemes and range in color from light purple to deep blue. Each flower consists of a five-lobed calyx and a five-petaled corolla, with prominent, curved stamens and a central, three-lobed stigma. This botanical illustration is a testament to the artistry and scientific precision of the Victorian era, providing a window into the natural world and showcasing the unique beauty of Sticky Phacelia. The intricate engraving process involved creating a design on a copper plate, which was then etched with acid and hand-painted with watercolors to produce the final image. The result is a stunning, lifelike representation of this fascinating plant.

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