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Redoul tree, Coriaria myrtifolia
Redoul or roudou tree, Coriaria myrtifolia, Coriaria a foglie di mortella. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Corsi, drawn and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century
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1837 Antoine Delle Dictionary Dizionario Edible Florence Francois Governors Indica Jussieu Laurent Madagascar Naturali Pierre Plum Scienze Stanghi Stipple Turpin Vegetable
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This handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving depicts the Redoul tree, scientifically known as Coriaria myrtifolia, a native plant to Madagascar and parts of India. The Redoul tree, also known as the ramontchi, governors plum, batoko tree, or sepiaria, is a small evergreen tree that can grow up to 10 meters tall. Its leaves are small, oval, and glossy, with a strong aroma reminiscent of thyme or oregano. The Redoul tree is renowned for its edible fruit, which is round, red, and about the size of a cherry. The fruit is rich in vitamin C and is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including diarrhea and dysentery. The tree's bark is also used for tanning and dyeing. This illustration was drawn and directed by the renowned French botanical illustrator Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin (1775-1840) and engraved by Corsi. It was published in Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, or Dictionary of Natural Science, in Florence, Italy, in 1837. Turpin is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century, known for his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture the true essence of the plants he illustrated. The Redoul tree has historical significance as well. It was first described by the French explorer and naturalist, Étienne de Flacourt, who visited Madagascar in the early 17th century. The tree's botanical name, Coriaria myrtifolia, was later given by the famous botanist Carl Linnaeus in 1753. Today, the Redoul tree is an important component of traditional Madagascar agriculture and is cultivated for its fruit and medicinal properties.
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