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Wild maracuja, Passiflora foetida
Wild maracuja, Passiflora foetida (Nigella flowered passion-flower, Passiflora nigelliflora). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Walter Fitch from William Jackson Hookers Botanical Magazine, London, 1838
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Fitch Flowered Foetida Hooker Jackson Nigella Passiflora Passion Flower Passionflower Passionfruit Walter Wild
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the enchanting beauty of the Wild Maracuja, or Passiflora foetida, also known as the Nigella-flowered Passionflower or Passiflora nigelliflora. The image is a meticulous reproduction of a botanical illustration created by the renowned botanical artist Walter Fitch, published in William Jackson Hooker's esteemed Botanical Magazine in London, 1838. The Wild Maracuja is a captivating vine native to Central and South America, renowned for its unique and intricately designed flowers. The engraving highlights the passionflower's distinctive features, including its large, velvety leaves, and the striking contrast between the deep purple-black of its petals and the vivid yellow of its stamen. The Nigella-flowered Passionflower is particularly noteworthy for its unusual, delicate, and fragrant white and violet-blue flowers, which bear a striking resemblance to the nigella flower. Passionflowers, including the Wild Maracuja, are renowned for their intricate and symbolic blooms, which have long been a source of fascination for botanists, artists, and naturalists alike. The complex arrangement of the flower's petals, sepals, and reproductive structures has been interpreted as representing various aspects of the Christian faith, giving rise to the common name 'Passionflower.' This stunning engraving not only serves as a testament to the artistic and scientific achievements of the 19th century but also invites us to appreciate the natural world's beauty and intricacy. It is a reminder of the enduring allure of botanical illustrations and the vital role they play in documenting and celebrating the diversity of plant life.
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