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Hooded pitcher plant, Sarracenia minor
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Hooded pitcher plant, Sarracenia minor
Hooded pitcher plant, Sarracenia minor (Side-saddle flower, Sarracenia adunca). 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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Carnivorous Classes Duppa Hooded Linnaean Minor Orders Pitcher Sarracenia Side Saddle System
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the captivating beauty of the Hooded Pitcher Plant, Sarracenia minor, also known as the Side-Saddle Flower or the Dwarf Hooded Pitcher, and its close relative, Sarracenia adunca. The image is based on an illustration by the renowned botanical artist, Richard Duppa, from his seminal work, "The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany," published in London by Longman, Hurst in 1816. The Hooded Pitcher Plant is a fascinating carnivorous species native to the southeastern United States. It derives its common name from the distinctive hood or operculum that covers the top of the pitcher, resembling a hood or a hat. This adaptation serves to prevent rainwater from entering the pitcher and diluting the digestive juices that the plant uses to break down and absorb nutrients from insects that fall into the pitcher. The Side-Saddle Flower, Sarracenia adunca, is another captivating carnivorous pitcher plant, which is closely related to the Hooded Pitcher Plant. It is characterized by its side-saddle inflorescence, where the flowers are arranged in a fan-like fashion around the rim of the pitcher. The intricate details of the veins, textures, and colors of the leaves and flowers are beautifully rendered in this engraving, providing an accurate representation of these remarkable plants. The Linnaean System of Botany, established by Carl Linnaeus, is the standard modern system for naming organisms, and Duppa's work was instrumental in documenting and disseminating knowledge about various plant species, including these captivating carnivorous pitcher plants.
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