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Greater burnet-saxifrage, Pimpinella major
Greater burnet-saxifrage, Pimpinella major (Pimpinella magna). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, (Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants), Jena, 1876
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Artus Gewachse Greater Hand Atlas Handbook Herbal Magna Major Medical Pharmaceutical Mediinisch Pharmaceutischer Pimpinella Sammtlicher Willibald Burnet Saxifrage
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This stunning handcoloured copperplate engraving depicts the Greater Burnet-saxifrage, Pimpinella major, also known as Pimpinella magna. The image is taken from Dr. Willibald Artus's comprehensive Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants, published in Jena, Germany, in 1876. The Greater Burnet-saxifrage is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the family Apiaceae. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and can be found growing in moist meadows, marshes, and along the banks of streams. The plant is characterized by its rosette of basal leaves, which are lobed and have a distinctive reddish-purple hue. The stems bear umbels of small, white or pinkish-purple flowers with distinctive yellow centers. The plant was valued in traditional medicine for its diuretic and antiseptic properties. The roots were used to treat various ailments, including respiratory issues, digestive problems, and skin conditions. The intricate detail and vibrant colors of this engraving are a testament to the skill and artistry of the engraver and the dedication of Dr. Artus to accurately documenting the natural world for medicinal and scientific purposes. The image is a valuable historical record of both the botanical and medical knowledge of the time, and a beautiful work of art in its own right.
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