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Norway spruce, Picea abies
Norway spruce, Picea abies (Picea excelsa). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887
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This stunning chromolithograph depicts the noble Norway Spruce, Picea abies (syn. Picea excelsa), a majestic conifer native to Europe, particularly in the mountainous regions of Norway, Sweden, and Russia. The image is an exquisite botanical illustration by Walther Müller, reproduced from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, published in Germany in 1887. The Norway Spruce is a versatile and resilient tree, growing up to 40-50 meters tall with a conical shape and scaly, gray-brown bark. Its evergreen needles, which appear in dense clusters, are long and slender, measuring between 1.5 to 3 centimeters in length. The tree is monoecious, bearing both male and female cones on separate branches. The male cones, which appear in clusters, release their pollen in late winter or early spring. The female cones, which take two years to mature, are cylindrical and pendulous, with a characteristic spiral arrangement. The Norway Spruce has long been valued for its medicinal properties. Its needles, rich in essential oils, have been used to treat respiratory conditions, such as bronchitis and asthma. The tree's resin has been used to make tar, which has been used topically to treat wounds and rheumatism. Additionally, the wood of the Norway Spruce is strong, lightweight, and flexible, making it an excellent choice for construction, shipbuilding, and musical instruments. This chromolithograph not only showcases the beauty and intricacy of the Norway Spruce but also highlights its historical significance as a source of medicine and natural resources. The meticulous attention to detail in the illustration, combined with the rich, vibrant colors of the chromolithograph, make it a true masterpiece of botanical art.
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