Scarlet bugler, Penstemon barbatus
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Scarlet bugler, Penstemon barbatus
Scarlet bugler, Penstemon barbatus.. Handcolored botanical illustration drawn and engraved by William Clark from Richard Morriss Flora Conspicua, London, Longman, Rees, 1826
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Drawn Engraved Floraconspicua Gardenflower Richardmorris Williamclark
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This stunning handcolored botanical illustration showcases the Scarlet Bugler, or Penstemon barbatus, a vibrant and captivating flower that has enchanted botanists and garden enthusiasts for centuries. Drawn and engraved by the skilled hand of William Clark, this illustration is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic mastery of the botanical illustration process during the early 19th century. The Scarlet Bugler is a native flower to the western United States and Mexico, and was first described by botanist Richard Morrison in his seminal work, "Flora Conspicua," published in London by Longman, Rees in 1826. The illustration is a beautiful representation of the plant's distinctive features, including its tall, erect stem, lanceolate leaves, and the bright scarlet-red tubular flowers that give the plant its common name. Botanical illustrations like this one were an essential tool for the scientific community during the 1800s, as they provided an accurate record of plant specimens for identification and classification purposes. The intricate details captured in the illustration, from the veining on the leaves to the fine hairs on the stem, would have been crucial in helping botanists distinguish the Scarlet Bugler from other similar species. Today, the Scarlet Bugler remains a popular garden flower, prized for its striking color and ability to attract hummingbirds and other pollinators. This beautiful illustration serves as a reminder of the rich history of botanical discovery and the important role that botanical illustrations continue to play in documenting and celebrating the natural world.
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