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Cuckoo flower, Cardamine pratensis
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Cuckoo flower, Cardamine pratensis
Cuckoo flower, Cardamine pratensis. Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Mains Popular Botany, Orr and Smith, London, 1835. James Main (1775-1846) was a Scottish gardener, botanist and writer
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Botanist Cardamine Cuckoo Gardener Main Pratensis Smock Woodblock
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This exquisite handcoloured woodblock engraving showcases the enchanting beauty of the Cuckoo Flower, Cardamine pratensis, as depicted in James Main's "Popular Botany" published by Orr and Smith in London in 1835. James Main (1775-1846), a renowned Scottish gardener, botanist, and writer, meticulously documented this charming wildflower in his botanical illustration series. The Cuckoo Flower, also known as Ladies' Smock or Our Lady's Smock, is a native European plant that thrives in damp meadows and woodlands. Its distinctive features include its tall spikes of white or pink flowers, which bloom from late spring to early summer. The plant's name is believed to derive from the Old English word "cucu," meaning "cuckoo," due to the plant's emergence around the same time as the first cuckoo calls are heard. James Main's illustration captures the intricacies of the Cuckoo Flower's form, from its palmate leaves to its delicate, bell-shaped flowers. The handcolouring adds a vibrant touch to the engraving, bringing out the subtle details and variations in colour. Main's dedication to botanical accuracy and artistic excellence is evident in this stunning representation of the Cuckoo Flower. As a botanist, Main was deeply passionate about the natural world and dedicated his life to documenting and sharing his knowledge of plants. His "Popular Botany" series was designed to make botanical knowledge accessible to a wider audience, making it an invaluable resource for both scientific and educational purposes. This image of the Cuckoo Flower is a testament to Main's skill as an illustrator and his commitment to preserving the beauty and diversity of the natural world.
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