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Elecampane, violet, ipecacuanha and ipomoea
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Elecampane, violet, ipecacuanha and ipomoea
Elecampane, Inula helenium 1-3, green violet, Hybanthus species Ionidium polygalifolium 4-6, ipecacuanha, Carapichea ipecacuanha 7-9, and morning glory, Ipomoea insignis 10. Inule, Ionidion, Ipecacuanha, Ipomea. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pfitzer after an illustration by A. Carie Baron from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39
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Dhistoire Dictionnaire Elecampane Felix Edouard Glory Guerin Meneville Helenium Insignis Inula Ipomoea Morning Naturelle Pittoresque Species Violet Ipecacuanha
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This exquisite hand-colored steel engraving, titled "Inule, Ionidion, Ipecacuanha, Ipomea," is a stunning representation of four intriguing plant species: Elecampane (Inula helenium), Green Violet (Hybanthus species Ionidium polygalifolium), Ipecacuanha (Carapichea ipecacuanha), and Morning Glory (Ipomoea insignis). The engraving, created by Pfitzer after an illustration by A. Carie Baron, is a captivating work of art from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Meneville's "Dictionnaire Pittoresque d'Histoire Naturelle" (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), published in Paris between 1834 and 1839. Elecampane, also known as Horseheal or Scabwort, is a tall, flowering plant with a distinctive rosette of hairy leaves and a large, daisy-like flower head. The plant was used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties. Green Violet, or Ionidium polygalifolium, is a small, herbaceous plant with heart-shaped leaves and violet-blue flowers. It is native to South America and is still used in traditional medicine for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. Ipecacuanha, or Carapichea ipecacuanha, is a shrubby plant with yellow or red flowers and fleshy roots that have been used for centuries as an emetic and antidote for poisoning. The plant is native to South America and is still used in modern medicine for its therapeutic properties. Morning Glory, or Ipomoea insignis, is a vine that produces large, funnel-shaped flowers that open in the morning and close at night. The plant is native to Central and South America and is known for its beautiful flowers and fast-growing habit. This engraving is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world and serves as a reminder of the rich botanical knowledge of the past. The intricate details and vibrant colors bring these plants to life, making this a truly captivating work of art.
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