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Thick-edged gompholobium, Gompholobium marginatum
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Thick-edged gompholobium, Gompholobium marginatum
Thick-edged gompholobium, Gompholobium marginatum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by J.T. Hart from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London, 1832
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Edwards Hart Register Sydenham Watts
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the Thick-edged Gompholobium, or Gompholobium marginatum, a native Australian plant belonging to the Pea family (Fabaceae). The intricate detail of the engraving, produced by S. Watts after an illustration by J.T. Hart, was published in Sydenham Edwards' Botanical Register in Ridgeway, London, in 1832. The Thick-edged Gompholobium is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall and is native to the eastern and southeastern parts of Australia. Its most distinctive feature is the thick, fleshy, and deeply lobed leaves, which are covered in small, white hairs. The plant produces yellow, pea-like flowers in clusters, blooming from late spring to early summer. The Thick-edged Gompholobium was an essential plant for the Aboriginal people of Australia, who used various parts of the plant for medicinal purposes. The roots were used to treat wounds, while the leaves were used to make a tea to help with digestive issues. This beautiful engraving is a testament to the artistry and dedication of the botanical illustrators and engravers of the 19th century. It provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing the Thick-edged Gompholobium's unique beauty and importance to the natural world.
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