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Toadflax, Linaria vulgaris
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Toadflax, Linaria vulgaris
Toadflax, Linaria vulgaris (Antirrhinum linaria). 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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Antirrhinum Classes Duppa Linaria Linnaean Orders System Toadflax Vulgaris
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Toadflax, Linaria vulgaris, is a vibrant and eye-catching wildflower, beautifully depicted in this handcoloured copperplate engraving from Richard Duppa's seminal work, "The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany," published in London in 1816 by Longman, Hurst. Duppa's meticulous illustration captures the intricate details of the Toadflax's bell-shaped flowers, which are characterized by their distinctive two-lipped structure and bright, often bi-colored petals. The plant's common name, Toadflax, is derived from the belief that the flowers resemble the heads of toads, with their bulbous lower lips and pointed upper ones. This botanical masterpiece is a testament to the artistry and scientific precision of the time, providing an accurate and detailed record of the plant's appearance for the benefit of botanical research. Linaria vulgaris, also known as Common Toadflax or Snapdragon Toadflax, is a native European plant that thrives in a variety of habitats, from grasslands and meadows to roadsides and waste ground. Its bright, nectar-rich flowers attract a wide range of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and moths, making it an essential component of many ecosystems. The Linnaean System of Botany, developed by Carl Linnaeus in the late 1700s, revolutionized the way plants were classified and named, providing a standardized and hierarchical framework for organizing the vast diversity of the natural world. Richard Duppa's illustrations, such as this one of Toadflax, played a crucial role in documenting and disseminating this new system, making it accessible to botanists, naturalists, and collectors around the world.
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