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Meadowsweet, Filipendula ulmaria
Meadowsweet, Filipendula ulmaria (Spiraea ulmaria). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816
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Classes Duppa Linnaean Orders Spiraea System Vegetable Filipendula Meadowsweet
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Meadowsweet, Filipendula ulmaria, also known as Spiraea ulmaria, is a beautiful and fragrant flowering plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. This handcoloured copperplate engraving, created by Richard Duppa in 1816, is a stunning representation of the plant's intricate details and delicate beauty. Duppa's illustration captures the meadowsweet in full bloom, with its clusters of small, white flowers surrounding the tall, slender stems. The leaves, which are lanceolate and serrated, are depicted in a rich green hue, contrasting beautifully with the soft pink tones of the flowers. Meadowsweet is a valuable plant in the natural world, with a long history of medicinal and culinary uses. The plant's sweet, pleasantly-scented flowers were once used to make a tea or syrup, while the leaves were used to make a fragrant addition to salads or as a herbal remedy for various ailments. The meadowsweet is a member of the Rosaceae family and is characterized by its distinctive, sweet scent, which is reminiscent of vanilla and almonds. The plant thrives in damp meadows and along the banks of rivers and streams, making it a beloved sight in many European landscapes. This exquisite handcoloured copperplate engraving is a testament to the beauty and intricacy of the natural world, and a reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating the diversity of plant life. Richard Duppa's illustration, with its meticulous attention to detail, continues to captivate and inspire botanists, artists, and nature lovers alike.
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