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Blue passionflower, Passiflora caerulea
Blue passionflower, Passiflora caerulea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816
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Caerulea Classes Duppa Linnaean Orders Passiflora Passionflower System Vegetable
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Blue Passionflower, Passiflora caerulea, a beautiful and intricately designed flowering plant that has captivated botanists and artists for centuries. The image is taken from Richard Duppa's seminal work, "The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany," published in London in 1816 by Longman, Hurst. Duppa's meticulous illustration showcases the Blue Passionflower's distinctive features, including its vibrant blue petals, white filaments, and the intricate structure of its corona. The engraving process, which involved creating an image on a copper plate and then transferring it to paper through the printing press, further enhances the detail and precision of the final product. The Blue Passionflower, native to Southern Mexico and Central America, is known for its edible fruits, which are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. The plant's symbolism and intricate design have made it a popular subject in art and literature, and it continues to be a favorite among gardeners and naturalists today.
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