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Virginia springbeauty, Claytonia virginica
Virginia springbeauty, Claytonia virginica. Claitonia della Virginia. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Terreni, drawn and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century
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1837 Aculeata Algae Corsi Delle Dictionary Dizionario Edible Flattened Florence Francois Fucus Jussieu Naturali Pierre Scienze Seaweed Serrated Stipple Turpin Vegetable Verico Virginia Virginica Weed Claytonia Serratus Wrack
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving depicts the Virginia Springbeauty, Claytonia virginica, also known as the Spring Beauty or Fucus serratus in some European texts. The illustration is taken from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, a comprehensive dictionary of natural sciences published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. The Virginia Springbeauty is a small, herbaceous perennial plant native to eastern North America, particularly in the Appalachian Mountains. It is characterized by its delicate, pink or white flowers that bloom in the early spring, often appearing before the leaves emerge. The plant's heart-shaped leaves are covered in small hairs and have a silvery sheen. The illustration was drawn and directed by the renowned French botanical illustrator Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin (1775-1840), who is considered one of the greatest botanical illustrators of the 19th century. Turpin's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate rendering of the Virginia Springbeauty's delicate features. The illustration also includes several accompanying seaweed species, including Desmarestia aculeata, Halidrys siliquosa, and Fucus serratus, which were commonly found in the same habitats as the Virginia Springbeauty. The Virginia Springbeauty was also known for its edible tubers, which were consumed by indigenous peoples and early settlers in North America. The plant's tubers were roasted, boiled, or eaten raw and were considered a valuable food source during the spring months when other food sources were scarce. This beautiful and historic illustration provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural history of the Virginia Springbeauty and the botanical knowledge of the 19th century.
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