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Black flag or starfish iris, Ferraria undulata
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Black flag or starfish iris, Ferraria undulata
Black flag or starfish iris, Ferraria undulata, Ferraria ondulata, Iride stellaria. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Stanghi, drawn by Jean Gabriel Pretre 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 Delle Dictionary Dizionario Edible Florence Francois Iris Jussieu Laurent Naturali Pierre Pubescens Scienze Stanghi Starfish Stipple Turpin Undulata Vegetable
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This stunning hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving depicts the Black Flag or Starfish Iris, Ferraria undulata, a beautiful and intricately patterned iris species native to South America. The image is taken from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, or Dictionary of Natural Sciences, published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. The illustration was drawn by Jean Gabriel Pretre and directed by the renowned French botanical illustrator Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest botanical illustrators of the 19th century, known for his meticulous attention to detail and mastery of the stipple engraving technique. The Black Flag Iris is shown here with its distinctive black flag-like leaves and star-shaped flowers, which range in color from white to purple. The plant is also known by other names, including Encenillo, Weinmannia pubescens, and Weinmannia pubescente. The Black Flag Iris is an edible vegetable and its tuberous roots were used by indigenous peoples for food and medicinal purposes. The plant's history and botany are detailed in Jussieu's Dictionary, which was one of the most comprehensive works of its time, covering a wide range of natural sciences. This exquisite engraving is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world, as well as the skill and artistry of Turpin and his collaborators.
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