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Common juniper, Juniperus communis
Common juniper, Juniperus communis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816
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Classes Common Communis Duppa Juniper Juniperus Linnaean Orders System
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This stunning handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts the Common Juniper, Juniperus communis, a small evergreen shrub or tree native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. The engraving is based on an illustration by the renowned English botanical artist, Richard Duppa, from his seminal work, "The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany," published by Longman, Hurst, in London in 1816. The Common Juniper is an important species in the genus Juniperus, which comprises over 60 evergreen shrubs and trees. The plant is characterized by its scale-like leaves, which are arranged in dense, spiraled clusters, and its distinctive cones, which are small and berry-like. The cones of the Common Juniper are edible and have been used for food and medicinal purposes since ancient times. The engraving captures the intricate details of the Common Juniper's foliage, cones, and bark, which range from gray to brown and are covered in small, raised lenticels. The plant is shown growing on a rocky, barren hillside, emphasizing its hardiness and adaptability to harsh environments. The Linnaean system of botany, developed by Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century, revolutionized the way plants were classified and named. Duppa's work was one of the most comprehensive and accurate botanical illustrations of the time, and it remains an important historical record of the natural world. This beautiful and intricate engraving is a testament to the artistry and scientific precision of the time and serves as a reminder of the importance of documenting the natural world for future generations.
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