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Spiny naiad, Najas marina
Spiny naiad, Najas marina. 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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Aquatic Classes Duppa Linnaean Marina Naiad Orders Spiny System
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Spiny Naiad, Najas marina, a fascinating aquatic plant belonging to the Najadaceae family. The intricate detail in this image, taken from Richard Duppa's seminal work "The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany," published in London by Longman, Hurst in 1816, showcases the beauty and complexity of this underwater flora. The Spiny Naiad, also known as the Common Naiad or Coontail, is native to Europe, Asia, and Africa, and has since spread to other parts of the world. This free-floating aquatic plant is characterized by its slender, spiny-tipped stems, which can grow up to 1 meter long, and its small, white flowers that bloom at the tips of the stems. The plant's leaves are linear and submerged, and its roots are adventitious, allowing it to anchor itself to the substrate. This engraving is a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship of the 19th century botanical illustrators, who painstakingly captured the intricacies of the natural world through their art. The hand-coloring adds an extra layer of vibrancy and depth to the image, making it a stunning addition to any botanical collection or study. Richard Duppa (1761-1820) was a renowned botanical artist and illustrator, who is known for his contributions to several important botanical works, including "The Botanical Magazine" and "The Botanical Register." His illustrations were widely admired for their accuracy and artistic merit, and continue to be celebrated for their beauty and historical significance today.
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