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Whorled or chickweed waterwort, Elatine alsinastrum
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Whorled or chickweed waterwort, Elatine alsinastrum
Whorled or chickweed waterwort, Elatine alsinastrum.. Handcolored botanical copperplate engraving from Joshua Hamiltons Culpepers English Family Physician; or Medical Herbal Enlarged, with Several Hundred Additional Plants, Principally from Sir John Hill, London, W. Locke, 1792
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Whorled or Chickweed Waterwort (Elatine alsinastrum) is depicted in this exquisitely hand-colored botanical copperplate engraving from Joshua Hamilton's Culpeper's English Family Physician; or Medical Herbal, published in London in 1792. The intricate detail of this engraving showcases the delicate features of this aquatic plant, which belongs to the Elatinaceae family. The Whorled Chickweed Waterwort is a small, free-floating or submerged plant that thrives in shallow, still or slowly flowing freshwater. Its name derives from the whorled arrangement of its leaves, which encircle the stem in groups of three or four. The plant's small, white or pinkish flowers bloom in dense clusters at the ends of the stems. This botanical illustration was produced during the height of the botanical revolution, a period of intense scientific exploration and discovery in the natural world. Botanical engravings like this one were an essential tool for the scientific community, providing accurate records of plant specimens for study and identification. The Whorled Chickweed Waterwort was believed to have medicinal properties in the 18th century, and was used to treat a variety of ailments, including kidney stones, gout, and skin conditions. The plant was also used as a food source, particularly in Europe, where it was consumed as a salad green or cooked as a vegetable. Today, the Whorled Chickweed Waterwort remains an important species in aquatic ecosystems, providing food and shelter for a range of aquatic organisms. Its delicate beauty continues to captivate botanists, naturalists, and artists alike, and serves as a reminder of the rich natural heritage that has been documented throughout history.
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