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Guatamalan indigo and true indigo
Guatamalan indigo, Indigofera suffruticosa (a-c), and true indigo, Indigofera tinctoria (d-h). 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 Hand Atlas Handbook Indigo Indigofera Medical Pharmaceutical Mediinisch Pharmaceutischer Sammtlicher Suffruticosa Tinctoria True Willibald Anil
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1. Title: "Indigo Plants of Guatemala: A Botanical Exploration of Indigofera Suffruticosa and Indigofera Tinctoria" 2.. This handcoloured copperplate engraving, taken from Dr. Willibald Artus's comprehensive "Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants" published in Jena, Germany, in 1876, offers a rare glimpse into the botanical world of indigo, specifically focusing on Indigofera suffruticosa from Guatemala and Indigofera tinctoria. 3. The image (a-c) portrays Indigofera suffruticosa, also known as Guatemalan indigo or Anil, in its various stages of growth. The plant is depicted with its characteristic shrubby appearance, bearing clusters of small, white flowers and long, pod-like fruits. Indigofera suffruticosa has been historically significant in Guatemala due to its ability to produce a natural blue dye. 4. The engraving (d-h) illustrates Indigofera tinctoria, commonly referred to as true indigo, with its distinctive, tall, and branching growth habit. This plant is renowned for its blue dye as well, which was traditionally extracted through a labor-intensive process involving fermentation and multiple baths. 5. The intricately detailed copperplate engraving showcases the plants' morphological features, providing a valuable record of their botanical characteristics during the late 19th century. The handcoloured elements add depth and vibrancy to the image, enhancing the visual appeal and accuracy of the illustration. 6. This image serves as a testament to the rich history of indigo production in Guatemala and the broader global context of natural dye extraction. It also underscores the importance of botanical exploration and documentation during the 19th century, as scientists and naturalists sought to understand the natural world and its medicinal and industrial potential.
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