Gentiana pneumonanthe, marsh gentian
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Gentiana pneumonanthe, marsh gentian
Watercolour no. 210 from Botanica Pharmaceutica 1785, by Andreas Friederich Happe
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18th Century Asterid Eudicot Gentian Gentiana Gentianaceae Gentianales Marsh Potted Histories Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Gentiana Pneumonanthe Magnoliophyta Marsh Gentian
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This exquisite watercolor rendering of Gentiana pneumonanthe, commonly known as the marsh gentian, is taken from Botanica Pharmaceutica, an influential botanical work published between 1733 and 1802 by German botanist Andreas Friederich Happe. The marsh gentian is a beautiful and rare flowering plant belonging to the Gentianaceae family, which is part of the larger group of Angiosperms, Dicotyledons, or Eudicots. This particular species is native to Europe and Asia, thriving in marshy areas and wetlands. The marsh gentian is characterized by its striking blue flowers, which bloom in late summer and early fall. The plant's name, pneumonanthe, derives from the Greek words "pneuma," meaning breath, and "anthe," meaning flower, alluding to the plant's ability to emit a pleasant fragrance. This watercolor illustration, numbered 210 in Happe's Botanica Pharmaceutica, is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail that characterized botanical illustrations of the 18th century. The delicate shading and precise rendering of the plant's veins and petals reveal the artist's mastery of the medium. The marsh gentian holds significance in traditional medicine, particularly in Europe, where it was used to treat various ailments, including respiratory issues and fevers. The plant's medicinal properties were well-documented in Botanica Pharmaceutica, making this work an essential resource for apothecaries and physicians of the time. This stunning watercolor print offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when botanical exploration and documentation were at the forefront of scientific discovery. The marsh gentian, with its ethereal beauty and historical significance, remains an enduring symbol of the natural world and the human curiosity that drives us to explore and understand it.
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