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Epipactis palustris, marsh helliborine
Epipactis palustris, marsh helliborine - Plate 36 from British Orchids (1799) by Franz Andreas Bauer (1758-1840). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Date: 1799
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1799 Bauer Bulb Epipactis Francis Helleborine Marsh Orchid Palustris
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This stunning botanical illustration is Plate 36 from "British Orchids," a seminal work on the orchids of Great Britain published in 1799 by renowned botanical artist Franz Andreas Bauer. The depicted orchid is Epipactis palustris, commonly known as the marsh helleborine. Bauer's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate rendering of the orchid's delicate pink flowers, which bloom atop a tall, slender spike. The plant's lance-shaped leaves are also beautifully illustrated, their vibrant green hue contrasting with the soft pink of the flowers. At the time of Bauer's publication, the marsh helleborine was a relatively new discovery, having only been described as a distinct species in 1793. The orchid is native to wetlands and marshes throughout Europe, and is characterized by its unique method of pollination. The plant's sticky, hairy labellum attracts and traps insects, which inadvertently transfer pollen as they attempt to escape. Bauer's illustration is held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, a testament to the historical significance of this work in documenting the natural world. The intricacy and beauty of the marsh helleborine, as captured by Bauer, continue to captivate viewers over two centuries after its creation.
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