Flesh-coloured skull-cap, Scutellaria incarnata
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Flesh-coloured skull-cap, Scutellaria incarnata
Flesh-coloured skull-cap, Scutellaria incarnata.. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Walter Hood Fitch for Sir William Jackson Hookers Curtiss Botanical Magazine, London, Reeve Brothers, 1846
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1846 Curtis Fitch Flesh Hood Incarnata Skull Walter Scutellaria
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This exquisite hand-colored botanical illustration depicts the Flesh-coloured Skullcap, Scutellaria incarnata, as it was meticulously rendered by the skilled hand of Walter Hood Fitch in 1846. Commissioned for Sir William Jackson Hooker's Curtis's Botanical Magazine, published by Reeve Brothers in London, this illustration showcases the intricate details of this fascinating plant. The Flesh-coloured Skullcap, also known as Mad-dog Skullcap or Madweed, is a native North American herb that belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Its unique name derives from its historical use in traditional medicine to treat hydrophobia, or rabies, as well as other ailments. Fitch's illustration beautifully captures the plant's delicate features, from its ovate, toothed leaves to its small, tubular, two-lipped flowers that bloom in whorls around the stem. The skullcap's distinctive, rounded, and slightly concave cap, or calyx, is also prominently displayed, giving the plant its name. The illustration's rich, flesh-toned background adds to the overall aesthetics of the piece, making it an essential addition to any botanical collection. Historically significant, this illustration represents the advancements in botanical art during the 19th century and the efforts of dedicated botanists, illustrators, and publishers to document and preserve the natural world. Fitch's masterful work continues to inspire and educate us about the beauty and diversity of the plant kingdom.
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