Seed vessel pericarpium of the gooseberry 1-2
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Seed vessel pericarpium of the gooseberry 1-2
Seed vessel pericarpium of the gooseberry 1-2, fir tree 3 and wallflower 4-5.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtiss Lectures on Botany, as delivered in the Botanic Garden at Lambeth, 1805. Edwards (1768-1819) was the artist of thousands of botanical plates for Curtis Botanical Magazine and his own Botanical Register
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1805 Cheiri Crispa Curtis Edwards Erysimum Gooseberry Lambeth Lectures Pinus Ribes Seed Sydenham Sylvestris Wallflower
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This handcoloured copperplate engraving showcases three distinct seed vessels, or pericarpium, from different plant species: the gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa), the fir tree (Pinus sylvestris), and the wallflower (Erysimum cheiri). The illustration is a masterpiece by the skilled botanical artist Sydenham Edwards, created for the William Curtis Lectures on Botany, delivered in the Botanic Garden at Lambeth in 1805. Edwards, who was born in 1768, is renowned for his extensive body of work in botanical illustration. He produced thousands of plates for the prestigious Curtis Botanical Magazine and his own Botanical Register. In this exquisite engraving, Edwards meticulously captures the intricate details of each seed vessel, revealing their unique structures and textures. The gooseberry pericarpium, displayed at the forefront, is a green, three-lobed structure that encases the gooseberry seeds. The seeds are arranged in a three-lobed arrangement, reflecting the fruit's characteristic shape. The pericarp of the gooseberry is a vital component of the fruit, protecting and nurturing the seeds as they develop. In the background, the seed vessel of the fir tree is depicted as a brown, conical structure, typical of the coniferous species. The wallflower's seed vessel, located to the right, is a small, brown, kidney-shaped structure, with a distinct ribbed texture. This historical botanical illustration offers a fascinating glimpse into the natural world and the intricate details of plant anatomy, as observed and documented by one of the most accomplished botanical artists of his time.
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