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Wood cranesbill or woodland geranium, Geranium sylvaticum
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Wood cranesbill or woodland geranium, Geranium sylvaticum
Wood cranesbill or woodland geranium, Geranium sylvaticum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1793
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Cranesbill Geranium Herbal Sowerby Woodland Smith Sylvaticum
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Wood Cranesbill, or Woodland Geranium (Geranium sylvaticum), a beautiful and intricately detailed flowering plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. The engraving is based on an original illustration by the renowned botanical artist James Sowerby, as featured in James Smith's English Botany, published in London in 1793. The Wood Cranesbill is characterized by its delicate, lobed leaves and small, pink or white flowers with distinctive purple veins. This woodland plant thrives in shady, damp environments and is often found growing in woodlands, along streams, and in other moist habitats. The Wood Cranesbill has a rich history, both as an ornamental plant and as a source of traditional herbal medicine. In the past, it was used to treat a variety of ailments, including wounds, diarrhea, and skin conditions. Today, it continues to be appreciated for its attractive foliage and flowers, making it a popular addition to shady gardens and woodland plantings. This stunning engraving offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of the botanical illustrators and engravers of the 18th and 19th centuries. It serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating the natural world, and the beauty and diversity of the plant kingdom.
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