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Yellow toad flax or snapdragon, Antirrhinum
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Yellow toad flax or snapdragon, Antirrhinum
Yellow toad flax or snapdragon, Antirrhinum majus, Angiospermia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis Lectures on Botany, as delivered in the Botanic Garden at Lambeth, 1805
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Antirrhinum Curtis Edwards Flax Lectures Majus Register Snapdragon Sydenham Toad
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This stunning hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the vibrant and intricately detailed beauty of the Yellow Toad Flax or Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus), a beloved flower in the Angiospermia family. The illustration was meticulously created by the skilled botanical artist Sydenham Edwards and expertly engraved by F. Sansom for the esteemed botanist and natural historian, William Curtis. The Yellow Toad Flax is depicted in all its glory, with its distinctive, funnel-shaped, two-lipped flowers that resemble the heads of toads. The flowers are a rich, sunny yellow hue, and the plant's foliage is a deep green. The illustration captures the delicate veining and intricate texture of the leaves, as well as the fine details of the flower's reproductive structures. This botanical masterpiece was created as part of Curtis' renowned Lectures on Botany, which were delivered at the Botanic Garden in Lambeth, London, in 1805. The Lectures were published in the esteemed Botanical Magazine and Register, which was instrumental in advancing the scientific study of botany and the appreciation of the natural world during the Victorian era. The Yellow Toad Flax is a popular garden plant, and its bright, cheerful flowers continue to enchant gardeners and botanists alike. This exquisite illustration serves as a testament to the beauty and importance of the natural world, and the dedication of those who sought to document and preserve it for future generations.
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