Sanguisorba officinalis, official burnet
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Sanguisorba officinalis, official burnet
Drawing 58/10 made in 1905 by Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London
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Arthur Harry Church Burnet Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Purple Rosaceae Rosales Rosid Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Sanguisorba Sanguisorba Officinalis
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This stunning Victorian-era illustration, Drawing 58/10, depicts the official burnet, Sanguisorba officinalis, a flowering plant in the Rosaceae family. Created in 1905 by the skilled hand of Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937), this beautiful drawing is held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London. The official burnet, also known as the common burnet or red burnet, is a long, herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the angiosperms, dicotyledons, and eudicots. It is a member of the Rosales order, Rosids clade, Fabidae family, and Rosaceae subfamily. The plant is characterized by its distinctive, purple-red bracts that surround the inflorescence, giving the appearance of a red flower. The official burnet is native to Europe, Asia, and northern Africa, and has been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times. Its common name derives from the Latin word "sanguis," meaning blood, due to the plant's ability to stop bleeding when applied topically. The plant's leaves and stems were also used to make a tea to treat various ailments, including diarrhea, dysentery, and fevers. Arthur Harry Church was a prolific botanical illustrator who produced numerous drawings and watercolors of plants during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His meticulous attention to detail and exceptional artistic skill are evident in this exquisite illustration of the official burnet. The drawing captures the intricacies of the plant's form and the rich, vibrant colors of its bracts and flowers. This illustration is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world and the importance of documenting it for future generations. It is a valuable addition to the extensive collection of botanical art at the Natural History Museum and a reminder of the vital role that illustration played in the scientific exploration and understanding of the natural world during the Victorian era.
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