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Pedunculate sea-purslane, Atriplex pedunculata
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Pedunculate sea-purslane, Atriplex pedunculata
Pedunculate sea-purslane, Atriplex pedunculata. 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 Pedunculata System Atriplex Pedunculate Sea Purslane
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This stunning hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Pedunculate Sea-Purslane, Atriplex pedunculata, a fascinating plant belonging to the Atriplex genus in the Amaranthaceae family. The intricate detail in this illustration, taken from Richard Duppa's seminal work "The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany," published in London by Longman, Hurst, in 1816, showcases the beauty and complexity of this unique plant. The Pedunculate Sea-Purslane, also known as Oracha pedunculata or Sea Orach, is a succulent plant native to the Mediterranean and western Asia. It is characterized by its slender, branching stems that grow up to 30 cm tall, bearing small, oval leaves with a distinctive red-tinged margin. The plant produces small, yellow-green flowers in dense, spike-like inflorescences. The illustration, expertly rendered by Richard Duppa, captures the delicate balance between the plant's various parts, from its veined leaves to its delicate flowers. The use of hand-coloring adds an additional layer of depth and vibrancy to the image, bringing the Pedunculate Sea-Purslane to life. As part of Carl Linnaeus' groundbreaking system of botanical classification, Duppa's work played a crucial role in organizing the vast array of plant species known at the time. This engraving is a testament to the importance of botanical illustration in documenting and preserving the natural world for future generations.
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