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Sheep s-bit or sheeps scabious, Jasione montana
Sheep s-bit or sheeps scabious, Jasione montana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1801
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Montana Scabious Sheeps Sowerby Jasione Sheeps Bit Smith
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Sheep's Bit, or Sheep's Scabious (Jasione montana), is a beautiful and intricately detailed flowering plant depicted in this handcoloured copperplate engraving. The image, created by James Sowerby and published in James Smith's English Botany in 1801, showcases the delicate features of this plant with remarkable accuracy and artistry. Sheep's Bit, also known as Montia or Mouse-ear Scabious, is a low-growing perennial herb that is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. The plant is characterized by its rosette of round, hairy leaves, which resemble the ears of a mouse, hence the common name "Mouse-ear Scabious." The plant produces small, five-petaled flowers that range in color from pink to purple, with a distinctive yellow center. The botanical illustration captures the delicate intricacies of the Sheep's Bit flower, from the veining on the petals to the fine hairs covering the plant. The handcolouring adds depth and vibrancy to the image, bringing out the subtle details and textures of the plant. This beautiful illustration is a testament to the artistry and scientific precision of botanical illustration during the 18th and 19th centuries. It provides a window into the natural world, allowing us to appreciate the beauty and complexity of Sheep's Bit, and serves as an important record of the natural history of this fascinating plant.
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