St Helena Red-wood with white flowers, Melhania erythroxylon
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St Helena Red-wood with white flowers, Melhania erythroxylon
St. Helena Red-wood with white flowers, Melhania erythroxylon.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtiss Botanical Magazine, 1790-1800
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© Florilegius / Mary Evans
1790 1800 Curtis Edwards Helena Sydenham
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This exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving showcases the stunning beauty of the St. Helena Red-wood, Melhania erythroxylon, adorned with its rare and captivating white flowers. The image is taken from a botanical illustration created by Sydenham Edwards and published in William Curtis's Botanical Magazine between 1790 and 1800. The St. Helena Red-wood is an endemic tree species native to Saint Helena Island in the South Atlantic Ocean. This tree is renowned for its unique red wood and towering height, reaching up to 30 meters (98 feet) in some cases. However, it is the appearance of its white flowers that sets it apart and makes it a subject of great interest for botanists and collectors. The intricate details of the tree's veined leaves, the delicate petals of its white blossoms, and the textured bark of the trunk are all meticulously captured in this botanical illustration. The use of handcoloring adds an extra layer of depth and vibrancy to the image, making it a true masterpiece of botanical art. Sydenham Edwards (1769-1815) was a prominent botanical artist of the time, known for his precise and detailed illustrations. He collaborated with William Curtis (1746-1799), a renowned botanist and publisher, to produce some of the most beautiful and accurate botanical illustrations of the era. Their collaborative works were published in the Botanical Magazine, which was the first illustrated periodical devoted to botany. This historical image not only showcases the natural beauty of the St. Helena Red-wood but also provides a glimpse into the rich history of botanical illustration and the important role it played in documenting and preserving the natural world.
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