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Early purple orchid and green-winged orchid
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Early purple orchid and green-winged orchid
Early purple orchid, Orchis mascula, Orchis male, and green-winged orchid, Anacamptis morio, Orchis morion. Handcoloured steel engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871. Early purple orchid, Orchis mascula, Orchis male, and green-winged orchid, Anacamptis morio, Orchis morion. Handcoloured steel engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871
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Anacamptis Edouard Green Winged Mascula Maubert Morio Morion Orchid Orchis Oscar Oudet Pierre Purple Reveil Bouffon Green Veined
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This exquisite handcoloured steel engraving showcases two stunning orchid species: the Early Purple Orchid (Orchis mascula, also known as Orchis male) and the Green-winged Orchid (Anacamptis morio, also known as Orchis morion or the Bouffon Orchid). The illustration is based on a botanical drawing by Edouard Maubert, created as part of the comprehensive work "La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale" published by Pierre Oscar Reveil between 1864 and 1871. The engraving was expertly executed by Oudet. The Early Purple Orchid, with its green-veined, purple labellum and mottled, purple-brown sepals and petals, is a delight to behold. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia, and is one of the most common orchid species in the region. The Green-winged Orchid, on the other hand, boasts a unique appearance, with its green sepals and labellum, and white petals adorned with green veins and a distinctive green 'wing' on the labellum. This orchid is native to Europe and is often found in woodlands and meadows. The intricate details captured in this engraving serve to highlight the beauty and complexity of these two orchid species. The delicate shading and precise lines bring the flowers to life, allowing us to appreciate their unique features up close. This image is a testament to the skill and dedication of the botanical illustrators and engravers of the 19th century, who meticulously documented the natural world for future generations to enjoy.
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