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Racemose genista, Genista bracteolata
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Racemose genista, Genista bracteolata
Racemose genista, Genista bracteolata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Watts after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev. John Stevens Henslows The Botanist, London, 1836
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Augusta Benjamin Botanist Genista Henslow Maund Stevens Watts Withers
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Racemose Genista, or Genista bracteolata, is a beautiful and intricately detailed plant, as depicted in this stunning handcoloured copperplate engraving by Watts, after a botanical illustration by the talented Mrs. Augusta Withers. This exquisite image was published in Benjamin Maund and the Reverend John Stevens Henslow's renowned botanical publication, "The Botanist," in London, 1836. The Racemose Genista is a shrub that belongs to the Fabaceae family, and is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. The plant's name derives from the Latin words "racemosus," meaning "bearing racemes," and "genista," which refers to the genus name. The specific epithet "bracteolata" means "bearing small bracts." The illustration showcases the plant's racemes, which are dense clusters of yellow pea-like flowers, arranged in elongated racemes. The bracts, which are small and green, can be seen at the base of each flower. The leaves are small, linear, and serrated, and are arranged in pairs along the stems. Mrs. Withers' botanical illustration captures the delicate beauty of the Racemose Genista with exceptional precision and artistry. The copperplate engraving process, which involved creating an engraving on a copper plate and then transferring the image to paper through the use of ink and pressure, further enhances the intricacy and detail of the illustration. This Victorian-era botanical print is a testament to the importance of botany during the 19th century and the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill that was required to accurately document and preserve the natural world. The image of the Racemose Genista is not only a beautiful work of art but also a valuable contribution to the scientific record of the natural world.
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