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Sedge, Carex acuta
Sedge, Carex acuta. 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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This exquisite hand-coloured copperplate engraving depicts the common sedge, Carex acuta, a versatile and ubiquitous plant belonging to the sedge family, Sedgeales, and the order Poales. The illustration is taken from Richard Duppa's seminal work, "The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany," published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown in London in 1816. Carex acuta, also known as fine-leaved sedge or common tussock sedge, is a perennial plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is characterized by its slender, triangular stems and fine, linear leaves that can grow up to 30 centimeters long. The plant produces small, brownish-purple spikes of flowers in late spring or early summer, which give way to triangular, brownish-black seeds. Sedges are an essential component of wetland ecosystems and can be found in a variety of habitats, including marshes, bogs, and along the edges of bodies of water. They play a crucial role in stabilizing soil and preventing erosion, making them an essential component of wetland ecosystems. Richard Duppa was a prominent botanical illustrator of the early 19th century, known for his meticulous attention to detail and accurate depictions of plants. His work was instrumental in advancing the scientific understanding of botany during the Linnaean revolution, a period of significant advancements in the field. This engraving is a testament to Duppa's skill and the importance of botanical illustration in documenting and preserving the natural world for future generations.
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