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Musky storks bill, Erodium moschatum
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Musky storks bill, Erodium moschatum
Musky storks bill, Erodium moschatum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1801
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the intricate details of the Musky Storks Bill (Erodium moschatum), a beautiful and intriguing flowering plant from the Dicotyledonous family. The engraving, created by James Sowerby in 1801 for James Smith's English Botany, is a testament to the meticulous natural history record-keeping of the time. The Musky Storks Bill is named for its distinctive, curved, and slightly musky-scented root, which resembles the bill of a stork. The plant is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and can be found growing in various habitats, from grasslands to rocky areas. The engraving captures the plant in all its glory, with its delicate pink and white flowers arranged in dense, rounded clusters atop slender stems. Each flower is composed of five petals, with a distinctive notch at the tip, and a distinctive yellow center. The leaves are narrow and lanceolate, with a serrated edge. The Musky Storks Bill was a popular subject in botanical illustration during the 18th and 19th centuries, as it was considered a valuable addition to any botanical garden or natural history collection. The intricate detail and vibrant colors of this hand-colored copperplate engraving serve as a testament to the importance of botanical illustration in documenting and preserving the natural world for future generations.
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