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Oarweed, Laminaria digitata
Oarweed, Laminaria digitata, Laminaire digitee. 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. Oarweed, Laminaria digitata, Laminaire digitee. 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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Acid Algae Cosmetics Digitata Dupuis Edouard Francois Gerard Herb Herincq Ingredient Maubert Oscar Oudet Pierre Reveil Seaweed Laminaria Oarweed
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This stunning hand-colored steel engraving depicts Oarweed, or Laminaria digitata, also known as Laminaire digitee, a type of brown alga or seaweed. The image is based on a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert and was engraved by Oudet for the publication "La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale" by Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard, and Francois Herincqs in Paris between 1864 and 1871. Oarweed is a large, complex marine plant that grows in the cold, nutrient-rich waters of the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans. Its name derives from the oar-like shape of its holdfast, which anchors it to the seabed. The plant is characterized by its long, ribbon-like fronds, which can grow up to several meters in length. Oarweed has long been valued for its medicinal properties. It contains high levels of alginic acid, a polysaccharide that has been used in various applications, including as a thickening agent in food and cosmetics. In traditional medicine, Oarweed has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including respiratory problems, inflammation, and even cancer. The intricate details of the Oarweed's structure are beautifully captured in this engraving, with its delicate fronds and holdfast rendered in exquisite detail. The hand-coloring adds an additional layer of depth and vibrancy to the image, bringing out the rich hues of the seaweed and highlighting its intricate textures. Overall, this engraving is a testament to the beauty and complexity of the natural world and the skill of the botanical illustrators and engravers of the 19th century.
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