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Perennial honesty, Lunaria rediviva
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Perennial honesty, Lunaria rediviva
Perennial honesty, Lunaria rediviva, Lunaire vivace. Handcoloured steel engraving by Alphonse-Leon Noel after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871. Perennial honesty, Lunaria rediviva, Lunaire vivace. Handcoloured steel engraving by Alphonse-Leon Noel after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale, L. Guerin, Paris, 1864-1871
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This stunning handcoloured steel engraving depicts the perennial herb, Lunaria rediviva, also known as Perennial Honesty or Lunaire Vivace. The image is a meticulously detailed botanical illustration, created by Edouard Maubert and expertly rendered in steel engraving by Alphonse-Leon Noel. It was originally published as part of the comprehensive work "La Regne Vegetal: Flore Medicale" by Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr. Gerard and Francois Herincqs between 1864 and 1871. The Perennial Honesty is a native plant of Europe, particularly in the Mediterranean region. It is characterized by its distinctive, bi-colored seeds, which are displayed proudly in the illustration. The plant's leaves are lanceolate and serrated, while its flowers are small and white, blooming in late spring and early summer. The plant's common name, Honesty, comes from the Old English word "honest," meaning "uncorrupted," reflecting the plant's unblemished, pure white flowers. The botanical illustration and steel engraving process were popular methods for documenting and preserving the natural world during the 19th century. The intricate details and vibrant colors of this print serve as a testament to the skill and dedication of the artists and scientists involved in creating it. Today, the Perennial Honesty remains an attractive and intriguing plant, beloved by gardeners and naturalists alike for its unique appearance and historical significance.
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