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Elkhorn plant, Rhombophyllum dolabriforme
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Elkhorn plant, Rhombophyllum dolabriforme
Elkhorn plant, Rhombophyllum dolabriforme (Hatchet-leaved fig marigold, Mesembryanthemum dolabriforme). Mesembryanthemum a feuilles en forme de langue. Mesembryanthemum folio lingui formi longiere 1, Mesembryathemum folio lingui formi latiore 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier Artificial, representant plus de quinze cents plates, tant Europeennes qu Exotiques, Gogue & Nee de La Rochelle, Paris, 1783
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1783 Artificial Asclepias Bonne Buchoz Cents Dupin Europ Ennes Filius Herbal Herbier Linn Pierre Plates Quexotiques Quinze Representant Stapelia Starfish Swallow Tant Variegata Victor Wort Elkhorn Esperance
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the Elkhorn plant, scientifically known as Rhombophyllum dolabriforme, also referred to as the Hatchet-leaved fig marigold, Mesembryanthemum dolabriforme. The Elkhorn plant is a succulent native to South Africa, characterized by its starfish-like arrangement of leaves that resemble the horns of an elk. The leaves, which come in various sizes, are rhombic in shape with pointed tips, giving them a distinct, almost ornate appearance. The intricate detail of this engraving, created by Jean Victor Dupin junior for Pierre Joseph Buchoz's Herbier Artificial in 1783, highlights the beauty and complexity of the Elkhorn plant. The delicate veining and textures of the leaves are captured with remarkable precision, making this an exceptional work of botanical art. In this illustration, the Elkhorn plant is depicted alongside several other botanical specimens, including Orbea variegata, White Swallow Wort (Vincetoxicum hirundinaria), Stapelia linnaeana, Asclepias du Capensis, and Bonne Esperance (Du. cap. de Bonne Esperance). These plants, which are also native to Africa, add to the rich diversity of the collection. The Elkhorn plant, with its unique morphology and striking appearance, has long been a subject of fascination for botanists and collectors. This beautiful engraving not only serves as a testament to the artistry and scientific curiosity of the past but also provides a glimpse into the natural wonders of the African flora.
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