Scarlet pimpernel, bogbean, and fringed waterlilly
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Scarlet pimpernel, bogbean, and fringed waterlilly
Scarlet pimpernel, bogbean, and fringed waterlilly.. Handcolored botanical copperplate engraving from Joshua Hamiltons Culpepers English Family Physician; or Medical Herbal Enlarged, with Several Hundred Additional Plants, Principally from Sir John Hill, London, W. Locke, 1792
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This exquisitely hand-colored botanical engraving showcases three remarkable aquatic plants: the Scarlet Pimpernel (Sagittaria sagittifolia), Bogbean (Menyanthes trifoliata), and Fringed Waterlily (Nymphaea phellomelanica). Originally published in Joshua Hamilton's Culpeper's English Family Physician; or Medical Herbal, this engraving is a testament to the intricate detail and artistry of 18th-century botanical illustration. The Scarlet Pimpernel, depicted in the foreground, is a common aquatic plant with distinctive red flowers that bloom above the water's surface. The plant's tubers were used in traditional medicine for various ailments, including gout and scurvy. Bogbean, shown in the middle ground, is a small, floating aquatic plant with white flowers that bloom in late spring. Its rhizomes and roots were used in herbal medicine to treat a range of conditions, including jaundice, kidney stones, and gout. Fringed Waterlily, the largest plant in this engraving, is a beautiful and iconic aquatic plant with large, fragrant white flowers. Its seeds were used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of conditions, including dysentery and diarrhea. This engraving is a stunning example of the art and science of botanical illustration during the height of the Enlightenment era. The intricate details and vibrant colors capture the essence of these plants, providing a window into the natural world of over 200 years ago. The botanical illustrations in Culpeper's English Family Physician were produced during a time when the study of plants was essential for both scientific discovery and medical advancement. Today, they continue to fascinate and inspire us with their beauty and historical significance.
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