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Wild or purple amaranth, Amaranthus blitum
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Wild or purple amaranth, Amaranthus blitum
Wild or purple amaranth, Amaranthus blitum. 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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This stunning handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts the Wild or Purple Amaranth, Amaranthus blitum, a vibrant and intriguing plant in the Amaranthaceae family. The engraving is an exquisite reproduction of an original illustration by Richard Duppa, created for his seminal work, "The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany," published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown in London in 1816. The Wild Amaranth is native to Europe, Asia, and the Mediterranean, and its rich, deep purple hues have made it a popular ornamental plant. The engraving captures the plant's distinctive features, including its tall, branching stems adorned with slender, lanceolate leaves and its showy, spike-like inflorescences. Each spike is topped with a dense cluster of tiny, purplish-red flowers, which give way to small, round, brown seeds. The Linnaean System of Botany, developed by Carl Linnaeus, is the modern system of plant taxonomy, and Duppa's work was instrumental in its widespread adoption. The engraving is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and the artistic skill of the time, showcasing the beauty and diversity of the natural world. The Wild Amaranth is not only an ornamental plant but also has nutritional value. Its seeds, known as amaranth grains, are a rich source of protein, fiber, and essential minerals. Today, amaranth is cultivated and consumed as a health food around the world, and its vibrant purple hues continue to captivate and inspire.
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