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Dr. Gillies portulaca, Portulaca gilliesii
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Dr. Gillies portulaca, Portulaca gilliesii
Dr. Gillies portulaca, Portulaca gilliesii. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev. John Stevens Henslows The Botanist, London, 1836
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Dr. Gillies Portulaca, Portulaca gilliesii: A Victorian Botanical Marvel This exquisite hand-coloured copperplate engraving showcases Dr. Gillies Portulaca, scientifically known as Portulaca gilliesii, a captivating and resilient plant native to South America. The engraving is an elegant rendition of a botanical illustration by the talented Mrs. Augusta Withers, published in Benjamin Maund and the Reverend John Stevens Henslow's esteemed work, 'The Botanist,' in London, 1836. The Dr. Gillies Portulaca, also known as moss rose or purslane, is a low-growing succulent with succulent leaves and bright, five-petaled flowers that bloom in various shades of pink, red, and white. The plant's name honours the Scottish surgeon, Dr. James Gillies, who first introduced it to Europe. The intricate details of the engraving reveal the delicate structures of the plant's leaves, stems, and flowers, as well as the subtle textures of the moss-like growths that give this plant its common name. The engraving also includes a charming depiction of a woman artist, perhaps Mrs. Withers herself, delicately sketching the plant in her garden. The Victorian era was a golden age for botanical illustration, and works like 'The Botanist' provided an essential record of the natural world for scientific research and conservation efforts. This beautiful engraving not only showcases the Dr. Gillies Portulaca's botanical features but also captures the spirit of curiosity and appreciation for the natural world that defined the Victorian era.
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