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Tall yellow eye, Xyris operculata
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Tall yellow eye, Xyris operculata
Tall yellow eye, Xyris operculata, Siride coperchiata. 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 Cactus Della Delle Dictionary Dizionario Edible Florence Francois Jussieu Laurent Naturali Opuntia Pear Pierre Prickly Scienze Stipple Tall Tuna Turpin Vegetable Nopal
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This stunning hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving depicts the Tall Yellow Eye, or Xyris operculata, a beautiful and intriguing plant from the Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, or Dictionary of Natural Sciences, published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. The illustration was drawn and directed by the renowned French botanical illustrator Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin (1775-1840), and engraved by Corsi. The Tall Yellow Eye, also known as Tuna Sabra, Nopal Tuna, Prickly Pear Cactus, or Opuntia Cochenillifera, is a species of cactus native to the Americas. Its unique, vibrant yellow flowers are depicted in exquisite detail in this engraving, with their distinctive "tall eyes" or opercula, which are modified petals that resemble the eyes of an animal. The Tall Yellow Eye is not only visually striking but also edible, with its fruit being a popular vegetable and source of food for many cultures. The plant is also known for its medicinal properties, particularly in the treatment of diabetes and high cholesterol. This beautiful and intricate illustration is a testament to the skill and artistry of Turpin, who is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century. The use of the copperplate stipple engraving technique adds an additional layer of texture and depth to the image, making it a true masterpiece of botanical art.
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