Triggerplant or greater stylidium, Stylidium major

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Triggerplant or greater stylidium, Stylidium major

Triggerplant or greater stylidium, Stylidium major. 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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Classes Duppa Greater Linnaean Major Orders Stylidium System Vegetable

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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the captivating beauty of the Triggerplant, or Greater Stylidium (Stylidium major). Originally illustrated by Richard Duppa for his seminal work, "The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany," published by Longman, Hurst, in London in 1816, this engraving offers a rare glimpse into the botanical world of the early 19th century. The Triggerplant, a native of Australia, is renowned for its unique and intriguing reproductive mechanism. The flower's distinctive feature is the trigger hairs on its lower lip, which, when touched, cause the plant to snap shut, trapping the pollinator inside. This ingenious adaptation is designed to ensure cross-pollination and the continuation of the species. Duppa's meticulous illustration captures the intricacies of the Triggerplant's anatomy, from the delicate veins on its leaves to the intricate details of its flowers. The hand-coloring adds a vibrant and lifelike quality to the engraving, making it a stunning addition to any botanical collection. The Linnaean System of Botany, established by Carl Linnaeus, revolutionized the way plants were classified and named. Duppa's work, with its detailed illustrations and accurate taxonomic information, was instrumental in popularizing this system and advancing the field of botany. This engraving is a testament to the beauty and complexity of the natural world and serves as a reminder of the importance of documentation and classification in the scientific community.

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