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Red harrow
Red harrow From: English botany, or, Coloured figures of British plants Date: 1790
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This stunning botanical illustration depicts the Red Harrow, a native plant of Britain, as it was captured in the early days of botanical exploration. Dated back to 1790, this illustration is taken from the highly regarded work "English Botany, or, Coloured Figures of British Plants" by John Sibthorp and Martin Eastop. The Red Harrow, also known as Agrostis gigantea or Giant Bent, is a perennial grass that is commonly found in meadows, pastures, and waste grounds throughout the United Kingdom. The intricate details of the Red Harrow's flowers and leaves are beautifully rendered in this illustration, providing a close-up view of the plant's natural beauty. The illustration showcases the plant's distinctive red-tinged inflorescence, which emerges in the late spring and early summer. The Red Harrow's flowers are small and bell-shaped, with three sepals and three petals that are fused together at the base. The plant's leaves are long and slender, with a distinctive rolled-up appearance. Botanical illustrations like this one played a crucial role in the development of botany as a scientific discipline. They allowed botanists to accurately document and identify new plant species, and contributed to the advancement of taxonomy and systematics. This illustration of the Red Harrow is a testament to the skill and dedication of the botanical artists and scientists of the time, who meticulously recorded the natural world for future generations to study and appreciate. The Red Harrow remains an important plant in British flora, and its illustration continues to captivate and inspire botanists, naturalists, and art lovers alike. This beautiful botanical print is a must-have for any collection of historical botanical illustrations or for those with an interest in the natural history of Britain.
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