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Bird of paradise flower, Strelitzia reginae
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Bird of paradise flower, Strelitzia reginae
Crane flower or bird of paradise flower, Strelitzia reginae, Strelitzia della Regina. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Corsi, drawn and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century
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1837 Antoine Cherry Cornelian Cornus Delle Dictionary Dizionario Dogwood Edible Florence Francois Jussieu Laurent Mascula Naturali Paradise Pierre Reginae Sativa Scienze Stipple Strelitzia Turpin Vegetable Cornel
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This stunning handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving depicts the exotic and captivating Bird of Paradise flower, scientifically known as Strelitzia reginae. The image is taken from the Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, or Dictionary of Natural Sciences, published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. The illustration was drawn and directed by the renowned French botanical illustrator Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin (1775-1840), with the engraving executed by Corsi. The Bird of Paradise flower, also known as the Crane flower or Strelitzia Reginae, is native to South Africa and is renowned for its unique and vibrant appearance. The flower's name derives from its resemblance to the head and beak of a bird of paradise. The flower's large, banana-like leaves frame the striking bloom, which features an orange and blue bract that resembles the bird's head and beak. The Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali was a comprehensive work that aimed to document the natural world, and this illustration of the Bird of Paradise flower is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of its creators. Turpin is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century, and his work continues to be celebrated for its beauty and accuracy. The Bird of Paradise flower has historical significance in botany, as it was first described by Antoine Laurent de Jussieu in 1788. The flower is also edible, with the corn-like structures at the base of the bloom being used as a vegetable or ground into a flour. The tree is also known by various other names, including Cornus mas, Mascula, Sativa, Corniolo, and Maschio, depending on the region and language. This beautiful and intricately detailed engraving is a testament to the fascination and wonder that the natural world inspires.
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